Pico E’ Gallo Barbecue

8240 Nw 74 St, Medley, FL 33166

American

Last inspected: Jun 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Pico E’ Gallo Barbecue appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Pico E’ Gallo Barbecue was last inspected on Jun 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Working containers of food removed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Medley restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pico E’ Gallo Barbecue is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottle unlabeled inside MFDV. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed arepas stored in thank you bags stored inside reach in cooler by MFDV entrance. Operator replaced bags. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 4 flan containers stored inside reach in cooler without a proper invoice.

01B-04-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ribs soup not date marked inside reach in cooler by MFDV entrance. As per Operator soup was cooked last Wednesday December 18th, 2024. Operator date marked food. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

50-04-4

Jun 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed forks not inverted inside MFDV. Observed plastic forks not inverted inside MFDV.

25-06-4

Nov 3, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chorizo by shredded cheese inside reach in cooler by MFDV entrance. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed inside beverage reach in cooler.

05-09-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink faucet.

29-11-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled on shelf inside MFDV. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting boards stored on MFDV floor. Operator removed them from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

24-26-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pico E’ Gallo Barbecue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pico E’ Gallo Barbecue on file is from Jun 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pico E’ Gallo Barbecue?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pico E’ Gallo Barbecue.

How does Pico E’ Gallo Barbecue compare to other restaurants in Medley?

Pico E’ Gallo Barbecue most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Medley average of 81.

Has Pico E’ Gallo Barbecue's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pico E’ Gallo Barbecue have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pico E’ Gallo Barbecue 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 Pico E’ Gallo Barbecue inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pico E’ Gallo Barbecue is inspected around two times per year on average.

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