El Gallito Grill in Miami
Last inspected:
205 Sw 8th Ave, Miami, FL 33130El Gallito Grill in Miami has accumulated 415 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 13.4 violations per visit. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $440 in fines. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance: in November 2024, inspectors issued a warning for 33 violations, then returned two days later finding 16 more violations in a callback inspection. The most frequently cited issues involve cleaning multi-use utensils, proper ventilation, and chemical storage.
Most recent closure: April 24, 2026 for temperature violations (storage).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
El Gallito Grill in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
13.1
violations / inspection
13.1 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.71
violations / inspection
6.71 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.14
closures / facility
0.14 county average
El Gallito Grill in Miami: Emergency Closure History (1)
El Gallito Grill in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $840.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2026028734 | $400.00 | Apr 24, 2026 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1--2019063227 | $280.00 | Nov 20, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1--2015025597 | $160.00 | Jun 3, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
El Gallito Grill in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 6 inspections49 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections54 violations · 33 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections35 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections33 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections34 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
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El Gallito Grill in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Gallito Grill in Miami last inspected?
- El Gallito Grill in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was El Gallito Grill in Miami last shut down?
- El Gallito Grill in Miami was last shut down on April 24, 2026 for temperature violations (storage). This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at El Gallito Grill in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Gallito Grill in Miami are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has El Gallito Grill in Miami had?
- El Gallito Grill in Miami has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Gallito Grill in Miami find?
- El Gallito Grill in Miami was most recently inspected on September 9, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has El Gallito Grill in Miami ever been shut down?
- Yes, El Gallito Grill in Miami has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has El Gallito Grill in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Gallito Grill in Miami has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $840.00 in fines.
- How much has El Gallito Grill in Miami been fined?
- El Gallito Grill in Miami has been fined a total of $840.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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