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EL GALLITO GRILL

205 SW 8TH AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3417780
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8599898
DBPR license2332396

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority6 Intermediate9 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

#10High Priority01B-06-4

High Priority – Operator failed to comply with a Stop Sale Notice. Food for which Stop Sale Notice issued continues to be prepared for service/served to the public. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Held on time- shell eggs 72F (7:00-11:00). Fried chicken 95F, pork on bone 120F, sausage with vegetables 117F ( 7:00-11:00). Make bar- cooked beef 72F, shell eggs 71F (7:00-11:00). Raw pork 59F, taco meat 61F, cooked beef 70F, sausage links 54F, taquitos 59F. (7:00-11:00). **Admin Complaint**

Admin ComplaintStop Sale
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Held on time- shell eggs 72F (7:00-11:00). Fried chicken 95F, pork on bone 120F, sausage with vegetables 117F ( 7:00-11:00). Make bar- cooked beef 72F, shell eggs 71F (7:00-11:00). Raw pork 59F, taco meat 61F, cooked beef 70F, sausage links 54F, taquitos 59F. (7:00-11:00). **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- Make bar- cooked beef 72F, shell eggs 71F (7:00-11:00). Raw pork 59F, taco meat 61F, cooked beef 70F, sausage links 54F, taquitos 59F. (7:00-11:00). See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Held on time- shell eggs 72F (7:00-11:00). **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High 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 hold- Fried chicken 95F, pork on bone 120F, sausage with vegetables 117F. (7:00-11:00). See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 6

#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Straw stored in front counter hand wash sink.

#16Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep kitchen.

#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in prep kitchen.

#19Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- shell eggs 72F (7:00-11:00). Provided establishment with written form. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#20Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Prep kitchen handwashing sink no water at all.

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in spices.

#2Basic14-09-4

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

#3Basic08B-32-4

Basic – Food being prepared outside. Prepping- cutting/slicing vegetables to be added to cooked vegetables and pasta outdoors. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**

Admin ComplaintStop Sale
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Spices with no lid and oil jugs stored on floor.

#5Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. Vegetables stored outside on prep table next to building wall not enclosed or covered.

#6Basic33-09-4

Basic – Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Multiple bags stored on property in the back.

#7Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in prep kitchen will not turn on and is covered with foil.

#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth stored at make bar on cutting board.

#9Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Cloth in use on cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
4 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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.