El Gallegazo
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
52
Score
Public records show eight inspections at El Gallegazo stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so El Gallegazo trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired since October 1, 2025. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw fish inside reach in cooler located across the cook line. Operator moved items in correct order based on minimum cooking parameters. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelf used to store clean pans and pots with surface rust.
22-31-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor stored on floor in back storage area. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located at bar area with rusted shelves.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to cook line soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on white cutting board not in sanitation solution. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located at the steam table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
52
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes inside hand wash sink near cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for three compartment sink and dish machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
74
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and raw fish stored over produce in reach in cooler in kitchen.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of evaporated milk in storage room.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwaves soiled with old food debris in kitchen.
22-08-4
64
Apr 5, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw red snapper (54F - Cold Holding); raw cod (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, since the previous day. Observed Spanish omelette (54F - Cold Holding) resting on containers at top portion of reach in cooler. As per employee, from the previous night. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed raw chicken at 51F, raw pork 53F cold holding at standing reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, more than 4 hours. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw red snapper (54F - Cold Holding); raw cod (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, since the previous day. Observed Spanish omelette (54F - Cold Holding) resting on containers at top portion of reach in cooler. As per employee, from the previous night. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed raw chicken at 51F, raw pork 53F cold holding at standing reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, more than 4 hours. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed hose connected at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 household refrigerator ambient temperature at 54F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed household refrigerator ambient temperature at 54F. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at top of exit door at ware washing area. Also observed holes in exit door near women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at top of exit door at ware washing area. Also observed holes in exit door near women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall at cook line. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above steam table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed Shelf above steam table soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at sliding door reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed at sliding door reach in cooler at front counter. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls heavily soiled with black substance at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls heavily soiled with black substance at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed wood ceiling at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed wood ceiling at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking pots not inverted near ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed cooking pots not inverted near ware washing area. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
35
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
18
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
29
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher 0 ppm during the inspection. Manager was advised to Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler Coated in the kitchen area observed raw steak, raw lamb stored over flan and cooked broccoli. Sent manager the food storage handout and explained the proper food storage to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Spanish Egg pie held fore more than 24 hours not date marked. Employee stated that the egg pies were stored in the fridge since Sunday December 25th, 22.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a garbage can stored in front of the hand sink located in the kitchen. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around and under the dishwashing area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooking oil stored directly on the floor next to the steam table. Employee placed oil under the prep table in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer located next to the upright reach in cooler in the kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink located in the front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer located next to the upright reach in cooler in the kitchen. Reach in cooler interior shelves soiled, reach in cooler located next to the reach in freezer in the kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in the front counter.
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Gallegazo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Gallegazo on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Gallegazo?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Gallegazo.
How does El Gallegazo compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Gallegazo most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Gallegazo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Gallegazo have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Gallegazo means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Gallegazo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Gallegazo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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