Gallito's Cafe & Grill
2100 NW 36 St, Miami, FL 33142 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333863
What drove the grade
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection6 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitAug 12, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed white cutting board with deep cuts.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup inside of chest freezer in storage room.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed towel stored under cutting board in kitchen. Chef removed cutting board.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Observed case of takeout supplies on floor in dry storage area.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitAug 12, 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed coiled cutting board on prep table.
Basic4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed multiple plastic containers with sauces/liquids and no labels.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
More time given
At the first visitFixed on the spot
Observed soiled handles on frying equipment. Operator cleaned onsite.
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
- 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.