Gallito

615 Channelside Dr Unit 10, Tampa, FL 33602
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Gallito has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Gallito's latest score of 82 sits above the Tampa average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above 200-400 ppm operator added water retested to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
82
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 82F
10-05-5
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee
13-04-4
74
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry cage
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
90
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator iced down all items in cooler and will call for repairs. Fish (45F - Cold Holding); cut greens (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (44F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
82
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator added more tablets **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
86
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Emailed to operator **Corrected On-Site**
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. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with multiple articles of jewelry. Employee removed jewelry **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.floors under equipment soiled
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 93F Operator moved them to stove **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
70
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
58
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Live roaches observed in shared storage area. Storage area contains shelving that holds dry goods and canned goods. There is also a reach in cooler that holds lettuce, cheese, raw beef and raw chicken, along with other foods. 3 live roaches observed on floor in dry storage area. 1 live roach observed on leg of storage shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: 1 live roach in reach in freezer on the outside. 1 live roach on the outside of grey reach in freezer left side. 1 live in big main reach in cooler gasket. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: 2 live roaches observed in remote storage area. 1 live roach observed in reach in cooler in remote storage area. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gallito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gallito on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does Gallito compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Gallito most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

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.