El Gallito Grill
205 SW 8th Ave, Miami, FL 33130 · Permanent Food Service · License 2332396
What drove the grade
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.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 7 routine inspection5 intermediate, 10 basic-25
- Safety score75
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 9, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
7 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
More time given
Basic5
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area.
Observed container with plantains outside a ware washing area.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
More time given
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Observed restaurant license for 12 seats and at time of inspection 16 seats observed. At time of callback inspection.
More time given
- First visitJul 7, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate5
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Observed no written procedures of Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events - Provided poster to operator.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
Observed the three-compartment sink to be too small for the size of the pots used in the establishment.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed a bowl and food residue inside handwashing sink located next to fryer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed to paper at handwashing sink located next to fryer.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed alterations not reflected on the approved plans at the establishment. These changes include a new food preparation room added with an exhaust hood and cooking equipment underneath.
Basic10
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed water bottles stored on the floor under counter of steam table.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed utensil in standing water at 97°F in kitchen area.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Warewashing conducted in outdoor area.
Observed establishment cleaning pots and pants inside mop sink located outside establishment.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area.
Observed dirty pots and pants stored next to clean pots and pants in the outside ware washing area.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Observed cleans pots and pans stored unprotected outside the establishment .
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Observed in front ice machine on the back of establishment.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Observed unsealed floor in food preparation area at kitchen exit door.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall soiled at the back of handwashing sink next to fryer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed soiled vent throughout entire kitchen.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Observed restaurant license for 12 seats and at time of inspection 28 seats observed.
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitJul 7, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed both exit door with a gap, one in seating area and one in kitchen exit door.
More time given
Follow-up, Apr 25, 2026More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed floor tile missing grout at the front counter.
Follow-up, Apr 25, 2026More time given
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.