Gallo Loco Express

4009 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33614

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Gallo Loco Express has been inspected six times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Gallo Loco Express on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Large propane tank stored at exterior of MFDV on ground. Waste water pipe water tank stored at exterior of MFDV on ground. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Call back not yet due until 12/27/2025. **Time Extended**

51-36-1

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored over Ready to eat tortillas in Reach in cooler. Employee relocated raw beef to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Originally located next to three compartment sink. Operator stated they upgraded counter at Employee handwash sink and three compartment sink due to rotted sink counter. Employee handwash sink was not delivered in time to add to MFDV prior to routine inspection. **Warning**

31A-04-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Large propane tank stored at exterior of MFDV on ground. Waste water pipe water tank stored at exterior of MFDV on ground. **Warning**

51-36-1

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 2lbs of carnitas are moldy inside Reach in cooler.

01B-07-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operating with an expired license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak and chicken stored over cooked steak in Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket, brush, and wire scrub inside Employee handwash sink. Employee removed all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

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. Carnitas, cooked shredded chicken, cooked streak inside Reach in cooler not date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. 4 bottles of Fiji water stored on floor. Employee relocated water to an approved location during time of inspection. Container of shortening stored on floor. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-38-4

Jul 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

FL-28

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jun 8, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gallo Loco Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gallo Loco Express on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gallo Loco Express?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gallo Loco Express.

How does Gallo Loco Express compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Gallo Loco Express most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Gallo Loco Express' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gallo Loco Express have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gallo Loco Express 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 Gallo Loco Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gallo Loco Express is inspected around two times per year on average.

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