Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL GALLITO GRILL

205 SW 8TH AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 9, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3740710
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13821260
DBPR license2332396

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed alterations not reflected on the approved plans at the establishment. These changes include a new food preparation room added with an exhaust hood and cooking equipment underneath. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-09: **Time Extended**

#7Intermediate16-08-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed the three-compartment sink to be too small for the size of the pots used in the establishment. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-09: Observed the three-compartment sink to be too small for the size of the pots used in the establishment. **Time Extended**

Basic 5

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent throughout entire kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-09: Observed soiled vent throughout entire kitchen. **Time Extended**

#2Basic24-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed dirty pots and pants stored next to clean pots and pants in the outside ware washing area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-09: Observed container with plantains outside a ware washing area. **Time Extended**

#3Basic51-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed restaurant license for 12 seats and at time of inspection 28 seats observed. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-09: Observed restaurant license for 12 seats and at time of inspection 16 seats observed. At time of callback inspection.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**

#4Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor in food preparation area at kitchen exit door. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-09: Observed unsealed floor in food preparation area at kitchen exit door. **Time Extended**

#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at the back of handwashing sink next to fryer. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-09: Observed wall soiled at the back of handwashing sink next to fryer. **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 11:15 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.