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EL GALLEGAZO

7467 CORAL WAY, Miami FL 33155

Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats168
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2313533
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired since October 1, 2025. Operator renewed during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2024020145Mar 28, 2024May 9, 2024$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed clear spray bottle containing a cleaning solution stored next to seasonings near bar area. Operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at the prep table soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located near three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
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Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used to remove coffee grounds at the coffee prep station.
Intermediate/14-14-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning solution with no label near bar area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.
Basic/16-21-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards throughout the kitchen area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath white cutting board in kitchen prep area.
Basic/21-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located at the bar area with rusted shelves.
Basic/14-33-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind clean plates rack soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles of oils and sauces with no labels stored at the main prep table.
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired since October 1, 2025. Operator renewed during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw fish inside reach in cooler located across the cook line. Operator moved items in correct order based on minimum cooking parameters.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelf used to store clean pans and pots with surface rust.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located at the steam table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor stored on floor in back storage area. Operator removed from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located at bar area with rusted shelves.
Basic/14-33-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to cook line soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on white cutting board not in sanitation solution. Operator removed.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes inside hand wash sink near cook line. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for three compartment sink and dish machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator restocked.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of evaporated milk in storage room.
High priority/01B-01-4
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and raw fish stored over produce in reach in cooler in kitchen.
High priority/08A-04-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwaves soiled with old food debris in kitchen.
Basic/22-08-4
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 28, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw red snapper (54F - Cold Holding); raw cod (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, since the previous day. Observed Spanish omelette (54F - Cold Holding) resting on containers at top portion of reach in cooler. As per employee, from the previous night.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · Observed raw chicken at 51F, raw pork 53F cold holding at standing reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, more than 4 hours. Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw red snapper (54F - Cold Holding); raw cod (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, since the previous day. Observed Spanish omelette (54F - Cold Holding) resting on containers at top portion of reach in cooler. As per employee, from the previous night.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · Observed raw chicken at 51F, raw pork 53F cold holding at standing reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, more than 4 hours. Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected at ware washing area.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · Observed hose connected at ware washing area. Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed wood ceiling at ware washing area.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed wood ceiling at ware washing area. Time Extended
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking pots not inverted near ware washing area.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · Observed cooking pots not inverted near ware washing area. Time Extended
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 household refrigerator ambient temperature at 54F.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · Observed household refrigerator ambient temperature at 54F. Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at top of exit door at ware washing area. Also observed holes in exit door near women's bathroom.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at top of exit door at ware washing area. Also observed holes in exit door near women's bathroom. Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall at cook line.
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall at cook line. Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above steam table.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · Observed Shelf above steam table soiled. Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at sliding door reach in cooler at front counter.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · Observed at sliding door reach in cooler at front counter. Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls heavily soiled with black substance at ware washing area.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls heavily soiled with black substance at ware washing area. Time Extended
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-1-23. Operator renewed license during inspection, confirmation 236059535
High priority/50-17-3/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw red snapper (54F - Cold Holding); raw cod (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, since the previous day. Observed Spanish omelette (54F - Cold Holding) resting on containers at top portion of reach in cooler. As per employee, from the previous night.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw red snapper (54F - Cold Holding); raw cod (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, since the previous day. Observed Spanish omelette (54F - Cold Holding) resting on containers at top portion of reach in cooler. As per employee, from the previous night.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected at ware washing area.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table. Employee voluntarily discarded potatoes.
High priority/03B-04-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris at cook line. Person in charge removed and took to ware washing area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed wood ceiling at ware washing area.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking pots not inverted near ware washing area.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
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 household refrigerator ambient temperature at 54F.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at top of exit door at ware washing area. Also observed holes in exit door near women's bathroom.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of potatoes stored on floor near ware washing area. Employee placed product on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall at cook line.
Basic/36-24-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above steam table.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at sliding door reach in cooler at front counter.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls heavily soiled with black substance at ware washing area.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected near 3 compartment sink.
High priority/29-34-4
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Observed ice machine at front counter soiled with black substance. Observed cutting board with stains near steam table.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of raw rice stored inside hand sink at cook line. Employee removed container.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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. Provided manager employee health policy and some employees signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled. Employee removed debris.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee donned hat.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of back exit door near women's bathroom.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled underneath dish machine. Employee removed debris.
Basic/36-73-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at standing reach in cooler across from cook line.
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed reach in cooler fan cover at front counter soiled with accumulated dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Observed screen in disrepair near floor at ware washing area.
Basic/35B-09-4
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.Observed at kitchen near hand sink and storage shelves.
Basic/36-30-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near steam table and coffee area at front counter. Observed wall soiled with black substance at ware washing area.
Basic/36-27-5

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.