Los Gallegos Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Los Gallegos Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Los Gallegos Restaurant on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from October 1, 2023 posted on wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Observed license from October 1, 2023 posted on wall. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located near food prep table with torn gasket. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Observed reach in cooler located near food prep table with torn gasket. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system at the cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Observed hood system at the cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed tomatoes and other produce inside reach in cooler near steam table. Operator removed produce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee trainings expired 01/25. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from October 1, 2023 posted on wall. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located near food prep table with torn gasket. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs stored on oven suppression system. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system at the cook line soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of salt and seasonings located across the cook line with no label. Operator labeled immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
61
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male cook line employee with no hair restraint. Chef put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath black cutting board located at prep table. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside bin of rice used as a scoop inside dry storage area. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw fish and raw beef in reach in cooler in kitchen.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs from door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
61
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed hose connected hanging inside 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-44-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over vegetables at standing reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic with oil (80F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per Chef, more than 4 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic with oil (80F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per Chef, more than 4 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle of degreaser not labeled at 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored inside container of rice. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at dry storage area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed reach in freezer containing cooked clams, calamari and vegetables stored in room not fully enclosed. Located near outdoor dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-43-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor at dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils not inverted at preparation area. **Warning**
24-18-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Gallegos Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Gallegos Restaurant on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Gallegos Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Gallegos Restaurant.
How does Los Gallegos Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Los Gallegos Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Los Gallegos Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Gallegos Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los Gallegos Restaurant 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 Los Gallegos Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Gallegos Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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