Gala Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
78
Score
Gala Restaurant has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Gala Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Aventura restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times due to utensils stored inside. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Located under grill. Chef submitted work order. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/ walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense granola. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touching and plating french toast with her bare hands after cooking. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Advised manager and he instructed employee to discard food, clean hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for container of chips. Advised manager and he removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink in kitchen area being used as a dump sink. Advised manager who then coached employee and cleaned sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Cup with no handle used to dispense oats. Advised manager and he removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in bar area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various foods stored on floor in walk in cooler/ freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler and freezer in dessert station. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach in cooler and prep table. Advised manager and he removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Advised manager and he removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
47
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4+ employees present with no certified manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Observed establishment offering poached eggs, smoked salmon and ceviche. However menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification for Sonia Chiclana expired as of 9/6/24. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed non food grade cloth lining and in direct contact of cut lettuce. Located in reach in cooler. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair and broken off hinge. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located in reach in cooler under stove. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed caulking on wall in warewash area soiled with black buildup. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
50
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a pan of chips. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
78
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining a pan of cut tomatoes. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in cooler torn. Located in front of flat grill. Manager called maintenance to change. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on floor in dry storage area. Chef instructed employee to move to shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
78
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed yellow buildup debris in ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in container of flour. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile in ware wash area soiled with accumulated dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloths lining a container of chips. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Located on the pantry area.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda bags being stored on floor in storage area and case of soda being stored on floor in bar area. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout cup tops being stored on floor in kitchen area.
25-05-4
67
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a container of cut lettuce.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna being stored in container with cooked octopus. Chef removed. Located in walk in cooler.
08A-08-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager added.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering eggs Benedict, seared tuna, ceviche on menu but does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located under stove.
29-49-6
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gala Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gala Restaurant on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gala Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Gala Restaurant.
How does Gala Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Aventura?
Gala Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Aventura average of 76.
Has Gala Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gala Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gala Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Gala Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gala Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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