EL GALLITO GRILL

Name: EL GALLITO GRILL
Address: 205 SW 8TH AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33130, US
Rating: 82.8

205 SW 8TH AVE, MIAMI, FL 33130

License #2332396

🍽️ American ℹ️

82.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

September 9, 2026 · 7 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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EL GALLITO GRILL in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 24 total violations — 7 major, 17 minor.

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The latest inspection on September 9, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent throughout entire kitchen.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor in food preparation area at kitchen exit door.
[36-27-5] Observed wall soiled at the back of handwashing sink next to fryer.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed alterations not reflected on the approved plans at the establishment. These changes include a new food preparation room added with an exhaust hood and cooking equipment underneath.
[16-08-4] Observed the three-compartment sink to be too small for the size of the pots used in the establishment.
[24-03-4] Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed dirty pots and pants stored next to clean pots and pants in the outside ware washing area.
[51-09-4] Observed restaurant license for 12 seats and at time of inspection 16 seats observed. At time of callback inspection.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 97 F in kitchen area.
[24-03-4] Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed dirty pots and pants stored next to clean pots and pants in the outside ware washing area.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor in food preparation area at kitchen exit door.
[16-08-4] Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed the three-compartment sink to be too small for the size of the pots used in the establishment.
[33-20-4] Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed in front ice machine on the back of establishment.
[11-27-4] 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. Observed no written procedures of Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events - Provided poster to operator.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleans pots and pans stored unprotected outside the establishment .
[16-25-5] Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed establishment cleaning pots and pants inside mop sink located outside establishment.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed alterations not reflected on the approved plans at the establishment. These changes include a new food preparation room added with an exhaust hood and cooking equipment underneath.
[51-09-4] Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed restaurant license for 12 seats and at time of inspection 28 seats observed.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl and food residue inside handwashing sink located next to fryer.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed to paper at handwashing sink located next to fryer.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent throughout entire kitchen.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at the back of handwashing sink next to fryer.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on the floor under counter of steam table.