LA GIRALDILLA RESTUARANT

Name: LA GIRALDILLA RESTUARANT
Address: 4292 SW 152 AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33185, US
Rating: 0

4292 SW 152 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33185

License #2328688

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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September 24, 2026 · 10 findings · 1 critical

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LA GIRALDILLA RESTUARANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 106 total violations — 18 critical, 26 major, 62 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on prep table soiled.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter kitchen and immediately grab clean utensils to prepare a plate without proper handwashing.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed fan near prep table soiled.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning solution near prep table with no label.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink near ware washing area sink with drain pain inside. Operator removed.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler near front counter area with rusted shelves.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed dry rack shelf where clean plates are stored with rusted shelves.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles located across the cook line soiled.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone on top of prep table.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn no longer maintaining unit door closed, cooler is located across from the flat grill at cook line.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine located at front counter.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup grease accumulated on the storage shelf underneath the steam table at cook line. Observed hood system with heavy grease buildup.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler located at cook line soiled.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted, unit is located across from the flat grill at cook line.
[22-12-5] Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw pork stored over cooked chicken.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the upright cooler located at cook line cheese (60F - Cold Holding); ham (61F - Cold Holding), as per operator food was in the unit since the night before. Instructed operator to discard the food.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on storage shelves above the prep table at kitchen fresh garlic in oil (86 F - Cold Holding), as per operator out of temperature for about an hour. Operator transferred mojo to the walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Observed in the upright cooler located at cook line cheese (60F - Cold Holding); ham (61F - Cold Holding), as per operator food was in the unit since the night before. Instructed operator to discard the food. Observed in the upright cooler located at cook line raw eggs (60 F - Cold Holding); raw steak (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding), as per operator these food items were prepared and placed in unit for less than 2 hours. Instructed operator to transfer food to another working unit to rapidly cool.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the steam table on the left hand side-chicken soup (120 F - Hot Holding); cooked yuca (119F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (98F - Hot Holding), as per operator al, the food was placed on the steam above 1 hour. Operator started to remove food to reheat.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic cups, whipping cloth stored in the hws located at front counter. Employee removed it on site.
[02D-02-4] Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed homemade mojo not identified by common name.
[53A-14-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge was unable to answer the correct temperature to calibrate prob thermometer. Reviewed thermometer calibration with operator.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish inside of packing not cut. Operator cut thru plastic each package.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches under shelf storage area and 4 dead roaches under shelf between exit door and water heater. Operator pick up the dead roaches and discarded.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-08-4] Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed floor and wall junctures in disrepair in front of ice machine.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 box of raw beef , 1 box of raw fish stored on floor at walk in freezer.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed 2 oil containers stored on floor.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken wall on top of 3 compartment sink.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching sugar and rice. Operator removed handle.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in water at 77F.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device over reach in freezer. Operator removed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service utensils on top of shelve not inverted.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed beans, rice and brown rice not covered. Operator placed on shelf.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee put gloves no hand washing.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked shredded beef and cooked pork at reach in cooler located in front of cooked line. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom of reach in cooler and observed raw beef stored over cooked pork at walk in cooler.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw pork and raw fish at walk in cooler. Operator rearranged products.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over tamales at walk in freezer. Operator rearranged products.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquetas (51F - Cold Holding); sweet plantains (66F - Cold Holding); French fries (70F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved products to reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanada (123F - Hot holding ) at hot box at front counter. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator reheated chicken empanadas. Final temperature 170F. And cooked onion (82F - Hot Holding); tamales (120F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (107F - Hot Holding); rice (101F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than 2 hours.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex spray bottle on top of preparation table. Operator removed bottle and chemical container stored next to syrup container at front counter. Operator removed container.
[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. Provided to operator.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal piece inside hand washing sink.
[53B-02-5] 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 3 employees no proof of training, as per manager they are working for more than 1 year.
[11-26-1] 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. Food employee agreement was provided.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed standing reach in cooler shelf rusted.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, cooked beef no date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager from 3 days ago.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at woman restroom at 82F , run water for approximately 3 minutes. Observed no hot water at employee restroom at the back of the kitchen.