El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami
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7171-7173 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33144El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami has accumulated 287 violations across 21 inspections, averaging 13.7 violations per inspection—more than 2.5 times the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed but has received two administrative complaint recommendations in the past year, including one on September 23, 2025, following an inspection that documented 33 violations with four high-priority findings across management awareness, food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, and consumer advisory issues. High-priority violations have been recurring across the inspection record, with improper cooking temperatures cited in at least seven inspections, food contact surface violations in at least six inspections, and consumer advisory failures in at least nine inspections. Chemical storage violations, management awareness failures, and time-as-control violations also appear repeatedly. A single disciplinary action resulted in $1,200 in fines. Fire safety violations were documented in 2015 and 2016, including blocked exit paths and portable fire extinguisher gauge failures. The most recent inspection on September 24, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after nine violations were found, though the preceding inspection on September 23 prompted an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015047243 | $1,200.00 | Oct 16, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections40 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 20 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami last inspected?
- El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami had?
- El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami find?
- El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami was most recently inspected on May 13, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami been fined?
- El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has El Gallego Spanish Food in Miami operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: El Gallego Spanish Restaurant (2015-2016).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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