El Gallego Spanish Food

7171-7173 SW 8 St, Miami, FL 33144 · Permanent Food Service · License 2321786

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Grade F
Safety score 56 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 29, 2026 (10 days ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority, repeat · fixed by the Oct 29 follow-up · 28 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 20 routine inspection
    6 high priority (5 fixed by the Oct 29 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 20 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -44
  • Safety score56

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

29 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 5 Basic
    What was still cited

    Basic5

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.

      More time given

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      More time given

      Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.

      More time given

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

      More time given

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner at cooking line shelves.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitOct 20, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    29 violations found:

    • 6 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 20 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority6

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.

      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. See stop sale. Observed 2 raw fish in 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.

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.

      Observed raw shells eggs stored over raw mushrooms in reach in cooler.

      Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Observed raw shells eggs stored over sweet plantains in reach in cooler, located at cooking line.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

      Observed employee handling raw beef steaks and pork, then proceeding to handle clean plates without washing hands or changing gloves. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

      Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

    Intermediate3

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Observed most sliced machine blade, and can opener blade soiled.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      Employee provided paper towels

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

      Observed Alberto Perez.

    Basic20

    • Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

      Observed pork sirloin and lobster tail thawing in 3 compartment sink at room temperature.

      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.

      See stop sale. Observed 2 raw fish in 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.

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.

      Repeat violation

      Equipment in poor repair.

      Observed reach in coolers gaskets torn.

      Repeat violation

      Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.

      Repeat violation

      Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.

      Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.

      Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed 2 doors reach in coolers not working.

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

      Observed microwave interior soiled.

      Repeat violation

      Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Observed most of the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

      Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

      Observed microwave and reach in coolers handles soiled.

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner at cooking line shelves.

      Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.

      Observed clean plastic containers 3 compartment sink.stored in dirty racks above

      Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, stored underneath preparation table.

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.

      Observed approximately 10 dead roaches beneath the handwashing sink, food preparation table, and dishwashing machine.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      Observed kitchen walls soiled.

    • Code 38, Lighting: Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained7
Clean equipment storage and air drying4
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized3
Food properly thawed2
Food protection and cross-contamination2
In-use utensils properly stored2
Handwashing and hygienic practices2
Wiping cloths and linens2