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THE SPOTTED GALLO

8758 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33174

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3328765
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8348022
DBPR license2333212

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#10High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas stored in Nonfood-grade bags inside white reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler next to cook line. Employee replaced items by cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (48F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee for more than 4 hrs. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (48F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee for more than 4 hrs. Also observed Sweet plantains (53F – Cold holding). For approximately 3 hours, employee discarded the plantains. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche not identified as raw in the menu. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate02C-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 boiled yuca, tres leches and cooked pork prepared on site without date mark. As per operator for more than 24 hrs. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside sugar container and inside rice container at dry storage. Employee removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents dusty at kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water on food preparation area. Coached employee on correct procedures. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not properly identified inside reach in cooler next to hand sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored over container of beans. Manager removed the item. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup inside walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in a plastic container not properly labeled at dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.