THE SPOTTED GALLO
8758 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33174
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 plus Live, small flying insects flying over ware washing area.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed flour tortillas stored inside nonfood-grade bag inside standing cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed crushed cacao inside plastic container with 3 live larvae. Also observed half bag of crushed cacao with 2 larvae inside. Employee discarded the products.
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon stored inside kitchen hand sink. Employee removed the spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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 employee David hired for more than 60 days.
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 gallo pinto rice, cooked white rice inside walk in cooler. As per employee, for more than 24 hrs. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 3 spray bottles with degreaser at ware washing area.
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents dusty at kitchen.
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed coffee in an unenclosed beverage container on prep table across ice machine.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board at preparation area.
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on kitchen prep table. Employee removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.