Gordo Food Management
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
45
Score
Gordo Food Management appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Gordo Food Management was last inspected on Dec 30, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Gordo Food Management's 45 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. ** Observed at handsink next to reach in cooler at kitchen and front counter of establishment. Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Wendy Narvaez working with no food handler certificate. * **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to reach in cooler at kitchen and front counter of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-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 chicken, ground beef and tuna held more than 24 hours not date marked at walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area and dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area and dishwasher area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil bucket not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor near 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
45
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple tasks without changing gloves.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to reach in cooler at kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Maryin Salinas, Keyla Herrera and Wendy Narvaez working with mo food handler certificate.
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area and dishwasher area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil bucket not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor near 3 compartment sink.
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled at kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area and dishwasher area.
36-27-5
43
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine chemical test kit expired 09/23.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in back prep area and front counter sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl used as a scoop inside bin of sugar. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
14-17-4
70
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grabbed his cell phone and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries (108 F - Hot Holding)at the front counter as per employee less than 40 minutes. Employee was advised how to keep food at 135°F or above. French fries were discarded.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe a plastic container stored inside the hand wash sink at the front.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. *Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink.Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board not longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer by the fryers.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 cell phones stored in preparation tables.Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
50
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.Maria Narvaez will take the test 2/17/2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Maria Narvaez will take the test. **Warning** Observed Maria Narvaez lacking proof of Food manager certificate **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a pork inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Employee said it was cooked Yesterday morning. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a pork inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Employee said it was cooked Yesterday morning. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired Oct 1, 2021. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired Oct 1, 2021. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
74
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed metal container of sofrito with fresh garlic and oil next to cook line at 63F - Cold Holding. Operator states it was prepared about half an hour ago. Employee placed the food inside the reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed ware washing sanitizer at 100+ PPM. Operator discarded and put new chlorine sanitizer at 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed appointment to get the test to obtain the certification for next Friday 8/11.
53A-02-7
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. Explained the operator about the requirements.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator refilled soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper dispenser was not working properly at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Advised employee to add napkins. Employee added it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container with chicken wings with no date label. Operator states chicken wings were prepared on Saturday 8/5. Operator put correct date label. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Information was provided **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler lid near cook line broken. Operator states that service call was placed.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall next to reach in freezers in back torn off.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler near cook line with soiled gaskets. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with chicken wings inside reach in cooler near cook line with no lid.
08B-12-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed bacon, spinach, and cut cucumber near hand wash sink exposed with no lid. Employee moved them immediately . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
22
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.Maria Narvaez will take the test 2/17/2023. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a pork inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Employee said it was cooked Yesterday morning. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired Oct 1, 2021. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Operator stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
70
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gordo Food Management last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gordo Food Management on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gordo Food Management?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Gordo Food Management.
How does Gordo Food Management compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Gordo Food Management most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Gordo Food Management's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gordo Food Management have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gordo Food Management means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Gordo Food Management inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gordo Food Management is inspected around three times per year on average.
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