EL GALLO TEJANO LLC
502 E MAIN ST, Lakeland FL 33801
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta cheese in reach cooler 45F. Operator removed cheese and placed in lower area of reach in cooler to correct temperature. checked temp at 12:29pm - 44F.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 910 3 ST SW, Winter Haven — this licence has since moved.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One of the cooks on cook line, cook placed on hat
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line, operator cleaned and sanitized microwave oven with sanitizing solution.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed label
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 910 3 ST SW, Winter Haven — this licence has since moved.
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No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bagged items on top of the cook line next touching the plates used for orders. Employee removed items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One of the cooks on cook line Cook placed on hat.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line
Food stored on floor. Box of pasta on the floor. Operator removed from the floor.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At bar
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 910 3 ST SW, Winter Haven — this licence has since moved.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand washing sink by server station. Operator cleaned out sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pink sweater on top of bread boxes. Employee removed sweater.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 910 3 ST SW, Winter Haven — this licence has since moved.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta cheese in reach cooler 45F. Operator removed cheese and placed in lower area of reach in cooler to correct temperature. checked temp at 12:29pm - 44F.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator fixed paper towels where paper towels can dispense. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils/ food storage. Operator removed employees cup from dry storage food area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line by left entrance door. Operator removed knife.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line top of reach in freezer by left entrance door.
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. At the bar
Stored food not covered. Vanilla Ice cream in the freezer not covered. Operator covered ice cream.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 910 3 ST SW, Winter Haven — this licence has since moved.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line.
Light not functioning. Above grill
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 910 3 ST SW, Winter Haven — this licence has since moved.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife removed from hand washing sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on grill seasoning in back kitchen removed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning. 2 lights out at grill cook line.
Microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.
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