EL GALLITO GRILL
205 SW 8TH AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yuca (64F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (65F – Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler,located across from cookline at front prep area, less than 4 hours. Employee removed food items into another reach in cooler maintaining temperatures of +or- 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scrambled eggs w/ vegetables (99F – Hot Holding) located on top of prep counter, holding at room temperature, less than 4 hours. Advised to employee to reheat to 135F and above. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed written procedures for vomit and diarrhea cleanup and provided to employee. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large metal sheet pan on top of handwash sink located towards back kitchen area, across from exit door. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel provided at handsink located across from back kitchen exit door.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at handsink located across from back kitchen exit door.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler employee training expired on 1/2/2023 for some employees, provided by Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic deli cup with no handle, stored in a container of oil, located at front prep area. Employee removed plastic cup and replaced with spoon. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling in tiles, not smooth, throughout kitchen area.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer provided in all reach in cooler units.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled handwash sink located at back kitchen area, across from exit door. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls towards back kitchen area, near exit door. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:16 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.