Don Gallo Pinto
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Don Gallo Pinto has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over fish inside reach in cooler. Operator placed them in proper order onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside of handwashing sink. Operator removed onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans in reach in cooler with no date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cutting marks on cutting boards in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler.
22-16-4
61
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over tomatoes inside reach in cooler in kitchen area. Operator placed them in proper order onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled interior of microwave. Operator cleaned it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked yuca and cooked beans with no date marking inside reach in cooler in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine by front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks in kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair throughout establishment.
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in both reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
52
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
61
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the men's restroom. Observed at the front counter. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the men's restroom. Observed at the front counter. The manager brought towels. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Elvia has been employed for more than 60 days. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Elvia has been employed for more than 60 days. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Alicia expired on 11-05-2023. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Alicia expired on 11-05-2023. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
74
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper maximum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the front counter chlorine sanitizer at approximately 500 ppms. The front counter attendant drained the water and refilled it and it measured 100ppms. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an empty milk container and a container with nuts in the hand washing sink at the front counter. The front counter attendant removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the men's restroom. Observed at the front counter. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Elvia has been employed for more than 60 days.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The manager brought soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Alicia expired on 11-05-2023.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a purple liquid. The cook labeled it degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
45
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in plastic thank you bags at reach in cooler in front of steam table.
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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 one employee has been employed over 60 days and doesn't have employee training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork inside reach in cooler at kitchen , according to cook prepared the day before, not date labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with out handle stored in sugar at front counter. Manager discarded bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean metal containers stored on floor under steam table.
24-26-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in front of three compartment sink grooved and stained.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at front counter preparing food without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of sugar stored on floor at front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed rice scoop touching rice at steam table at kitchen. Employee stored rice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution at kitchen and front counter.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bucket containing sugar no labeled with name Employee labeled sugar containe. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
41
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed chocolate milk prepared onsite with no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed employee purse stored next to clean dishware Operator removed purse from area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets across from steam table are torn
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken container lid
14-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator lifted handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed juice prepared onsite with no label
02D-01-5
70
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed dead insect under front counter bar area. Operator discarded insect. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored overcooked beans in front counter cooler. Operator moved eggs below cooked beans **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in kitchen area cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (47F - Cold Holding); these items were prepared at approximately one day prior to inspection **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen area cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (47F - Cold Holding); these items were prepared at approximately one day prior to inspection, pre cooked plantains (46F - Cold Holding) were placed in cooler at approximately 9 am, operator moved this item to reach in freezer for rapid chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chlorine and quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans in kitchen reach in cooler prepared on 7/19 with no date mark operator added date mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at front counter blocked by trash can **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop sugar. Operator removed and discarded bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed working container of sugar stored on floor. At front counter area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching beans under front counter. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed sunnyD container reused for chocolate milk mix **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use cups stored on floor under coffee area **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of beans with no label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Gallo Pinto last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Gallo Pinto on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Gallo Pinto?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Don Gallo Pinto.
How does Don Gallo Pinto compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Don Gallo Pinto most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Don Gallo Pinto's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Gallo Pinto have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Don Gallo Pinto means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Don Gallo Pinto inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Don Gallo Pinto is inspected around three times per year on average.
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