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PICO E’ GALLO BARBECUE

8240 NW 74 ST · MEDLEY · Dade County · FL 33166

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 10, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1346757
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13841938
DBPR license2360909

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#11High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed about 5 live flies laying on ribs being cooked outside of food truck. Observed about 4 live flies flying inside food truck while employee was preparing food on truck. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed yuca and tostones stored in thank you bags at chest freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple tasks without changing gloves, instructed employee on proper method. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked ribs (49F – Cold Holding); sausages (67F – Cold Holding); raw beef (69F – Cold Holding); sausages (63F – Cold Holding); Spanish sausage (69F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (80F – Cold Holding) at reach in coolers . As per employee since 11am today. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ribs (49F – Cold Holding); sausages (67F – Cold Holding); raw beef (69F – Cold Holding); sausages (63F – Cold Holding); Spanish sausage (69F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (80F – Cold Holding) at reach in coolers . As per employee since 11am today. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket of oil stored inside handsink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate51-16-7

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 grill outside food truck not plans. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Keymar Figueroa and Ramon Farias hired over 2 years without employee food handler certificates. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler located at entrance of truck. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair, temperature at 70F. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by preparation table. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-32-4

Basic – Food being prepared outside. Observed ribs being cooked outside of food truck. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#7Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. Observed food stored in chest freezer outside of food truck not covered. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#8Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer stored inside reach in coolers. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

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