LA GIRALDILLA RESTUARANT
4292 SW 152 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33185
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee put gloves no hand washing. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked shredded beef and cooked pork at reach in cooler located in front of cooked line. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom of reach in cooler and observed raw beef stored over cooked pork at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw pork and raw fish at walk in cooler. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over tamales at walk in freezer. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquetas (51F – Cold Holding); sweet plantains (66F – Cold Holding); French fries (70F – Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved products to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanada (123F – Hot holding ) at hot box at front counter. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator reheated chicken empanadas. Final temperature 170F. And cooked onion (82F – Hot Holding); tamales (120F – Hot Holding); cooked onions (107F – Hot Holding); rice (101F – Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than 2 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex spray bottle on top of preparation table. Operator removed bottle and chemical container stored next to syrup container at front counter. Operator removed container.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
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. Provided to operator. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal piece inside hand washing sink. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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 3 employees no proof of training, as per manager they are working for more than 1 year. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Food employee agreement was provided. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed standing reach in cooler shelf rusted. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, cooked beef no date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager from 3 days ago. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at woman restroom at 82F , run water for approximately 3 minutes. Observed no hot water at employee restroom at the back of the kitchen.
Basic 16
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish inside of packing not cut. Operator cut thru plastic each package. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches under shelf storage area and 4 dead roaches under shelf between exit door and water heater. Operator pick up the dead roaches and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
36-08-4Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed floor and wall junctures in disrepair in front of ice machine. **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 box of raw beef , 1 box of raw fish stored on floor at walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 2 oil containers stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken wall on top of 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching sugar and rice. Operator removed handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in water at 77F. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Warning**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device over reach in freezer. Operator removed. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service utensils on top of shelve not inverted. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed beans, rice and brown rice not covered. Operator placed on shelf. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:10 PM.
Violation category totals
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6 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.