DON GALLO PINTO INC
3400 NW 32 AVE, Miami FL 33142 · 7868576100
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over fish inside reach in cooler. Operator placed them in proper order onsite.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside of handwashing sink. Operator removed onsite.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans in reach in cooler with no date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cutting marks on cutting boards in kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over tomatoes inside reach in cooler in kitchen area. Operator placed them in proper order onsite.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled interior of microwave. Operator cleaned it onsite.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked yuca and cooked beans with no date marking inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine by front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks in kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair throughout establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in both reach in coolers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding) stored at the front counter reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding) stored at the front counter reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepped red beans, raw beef, and coleslaw made 2 days ago as per operator with no date label.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Jul 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the men's restroom. Observed at the front counter. The manager brought towels.
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 Elvia has been employed for more than 60 days.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Alicia expired on 11-05-2023.
Apr 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper maximum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the front counter chlorine sanitizer at approximately 500 ppms. The front counter attendant drained the water and refilled it and it measured 100ppms.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an empty milk container and a container with nuts in the hand washing sink at the front counter. The front counter attendant removed the items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the men's restroom. Observed at the front counter. The manager brought towels.
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 Elvia has been employed for more than 60 days.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The manager brought soap.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Alicia expired on 11-05-2023.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a purple liquid. The cook labeled it degreaser.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in plastic thank you bags at reach in cooler in front of steam table.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee has been employed over 60 days and doesn't have employee training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork inside reach in cooler at kitchen, according to cook prepared the day before, not date labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with out handle stored in sugar at front counter. Manager discarded bowl.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean metal containers stored on floor under steam table.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in front of three compartment sink grooved and stained.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at front counter preparing food without hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of sugar stored on floor at front counter.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed rice scoop touching rice at steam table at kitchen. Employee stored rice scoop with handle upwards.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution at kitchen and front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bucket containing sugar no labeled with name Employee labeled sugar containe.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.