Gallito

640 E Main St Ste 5, Lakeland, FL 33801

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Gallito has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 4, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Gallito's latest score of 90 sits above the Lakeland average of 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 4, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food.

13-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins stored on floor in stockroom

25-05-4

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee and manager cooking food **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**

13-03-4

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee and manager cooking food **Warning**

13-03-4

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

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. Conner and Cameron

53B-13-5

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Using quat sanitizer and only have chlorine test strip. Operator ordered test strips. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-32-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel folded on counter. Operator moved towel **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. On tortillas in reach in cooler cooks line

14-86-1

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding cooks line pork 46f, placed in bottom of reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen not landing on food contact surfaces.

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board cooks line

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Light shield on cooks line dust hanging, rack holding utensils soiled with dust

36-34-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk-in cooler

23-03-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.

36-50-4

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Can missing label in stock area. Employee removed can **Corrected On-Site**

02D-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle unlabeled under 3-compartment sink.

41-17-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food. Employee washing dishes need restrain ponytail

13-03-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooked beef stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee moved the beef **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under 3-compartment sink. manager fixed. **Corrected On-Site**

29-11-4

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gallito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gallito on file is from Apr 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gallito?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gallito.

How does Gallito compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Gallito most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Gallito's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gallito have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gallito 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 Gallito inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gallito is inspected around three times per year on average.

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