Gallito's Cafe & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
61
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Gallito's Cafe & Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certification Jose A. Montes Sermeno, 03-11-2021. Expired. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed coiled cutting board on prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on frying equipment. Operator cleaned onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic containers with sauces/liquids and no labels. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
61
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed beef stored above French fries inside tall freezer unit. Employee placed French fries in proper location onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer by cook line area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs, cooked chicken, and cooked pork stored inside reach in cooler with no date markings on them. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cuts on cutting boards on prep tables. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse on top of flour bin in kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed excessive broken glass and plastic cups on ground around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in freezers. Observed soiled exterior of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing in 3compartment sink with no running water. Coached employee on proper thawing methods. Employee turned on the water onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic containers with sauces/liquids and no labels throughout kitchen.
02D-01-5
43
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meatballs and cooked chicken with no date marked inside reach in cooler in kitchen area. As per operator, it was cooked more than 24hours ago. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance at ice machine at the back of the building.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils inside a container not inverted or protected by kitchen cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting board with excessive cut marks at the kitchen prep line.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the rear exit door in kitchen area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair inside dry storage room.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed tile on wall in disrepair inside men's restroom.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at both reach in freezers in kitchen area and both reach in freezers in dry storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside microwave by kitchen cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler by kitchen cook line. Observed hood system soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pico de gallo inside reach in cooler at kitchen area not covered.
08B-12-5
47
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at kitchen.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at kitchen blocked by garbage can.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in cooler bags with rice, beef from previous days ( more than 24 hours) not labeled.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at kitchen, slicer soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At reach in freezer.
14-05-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Underneath equipments at cook line.
36-12-4
58
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracked raw shell eggs and touched ham no handwashing between. Coached employee on correct procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried cheese (129F - Hot Holding); sweet plantains (107F - Hot Holding) at steam table front counter, as per person in charge for less than 1 hour prior. Employee reheat products final reading 172 F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 ppm). Operator diluted Sanitizer solution with water, final reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook washed hands inside 3 compartment sink. Coached employee on correct way. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef and white rice at kitchen reach in cooler and no date marking. As per employee for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on top of reach in freezer at kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen area.
22-08-4
Basic - Observed shelves inside reach in cooler rusted at front counter.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
39
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
50
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
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
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink at bar area has no working hot water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: At time of callback inspection Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink at bar area has no working hot water **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: At time of callback inspection Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: At time of callback inspection observed cases of water on floor at front counter area **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior in kitchen area have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: At time of callback inspection Reach-in cooler interior in kitchen area have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
78
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator poured out solution and began remaking solution. **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (100F - Hot Holding), as per operator item was cooked and placed on steam table approximately one hour ago. Operator turned up heat on steam table. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. O **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink at bar area has no working hot water **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall next to storage room in bar area **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior in kitchen area have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar with no label **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service cup lids stored on floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar area **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches under bar area in back of restaurant and one dead roach in plastic cooler under bar. Operator began cleaning up dead roaches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in kitchen area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
23
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed new Bar added to back seating area No current plans on file. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: Plans submitted on 5-27-2022not approved yet. Time extended Approved by Supervisor Adonis 30 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: No plans review submitted on file. **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gallito's Cafe & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gallito's Cafe & Grill on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gallito's Cafe & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gallito's Cafe & Grill.
How does Gallito's Cafe & Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Gallito's Cafe & Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Gallito's Cafe & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gallito's Cafe & Grill have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gallito's Cafe & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Gallito's Cafe & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gallito's Cafe & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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