El Gallo Taqueria

3415 Ne 1 Ave, Miami, FL 33137
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, El Gallo Taqueria has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 13, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting El Gallo Taqueria on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed by three compartment sink. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by walk in cooler entrance.
36-36-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked not accessible.
29-27-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside bucket by mop sink.
42-01-4
67
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to answer the minimum cooking temperature of raw chicken. Coached manager and provide the hot tips minimum temperature form. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-10-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle stored inside white rice container at steam area. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers with old labels at dry ware washing area.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service bowls at front counter not inverted. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth at preparation area near three compartment sink. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic squeeze bottle with water not labeled at front preparation area. Observed 2 squeeze bottle with oil not labeled at grill area. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic container not inverted at ware washing area. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at ware washing area.
14-09-4
58
Sep 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On bathrooms.
31B-04-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Gallo Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Gallo Taqueria on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Gallo Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Gallo Taqueria.

How does El Gallo Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Miami?

El Gallo Taqueria most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has El Gallo Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Gallo Taqueria have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Gallo Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.