Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL GALLITO GRILL 504

1837 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33135

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3372635
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8439580
DBPR license2301153

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Front counter stand up reach in cooler: sauces. Discussed with operator the proper storage of food and provided the handout for food storage.

#4High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box front counter: chicken empanada (122F – Hot Holding). As per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection. Operator adjusted the temperature on the unit and discarded the two empanadas. Operator prepared more empanadas. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.

#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep area: employee cup of coffee without a lid on the prep . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most reach in coolers **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.