GALA RESTAURANT
2885 NE 191 STREET, Aventura FL 33180 · 954-325-3886
Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times due to utensils stored inside. Chef removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense granola. Chef removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Located under grill. Chef submitted work order.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/ walk in freezer.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching and plating french toast with her bare hands after cooking. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Advised manager and he instructed employee to discard food, clean hands and put on gloves.
Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for container of chips. Advised manager and he removed.
Handwash sink in kitchen area being used as a dump sink. Advised manager who then coached employee and cleaned sink.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cup with no handle used to dispense oats. Advised manager and he removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in bar area.
Food stored on floor. Observed various foods stored on floor in walk in cooler/ freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler and freezer in dessert station.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach in cooler and prep table. Advised manager and he removed.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Advised manager and he removed.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to dispense granola and flour. Chef removed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna and raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of coffee beans being stored on floor in dryer storage area and cases of food on floor in walk in freezer. Chef instructed employee to move to shelf.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Chef removed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers being stored on floor in dry storage area. Chef instructed employee to move to shelf.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Observed establishment offering poached eggs, smoked salmon and ceviche. However menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed non food grade cloth lining and in direct contact of cut lettuce. Located in reach in cooler. Chef removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair and broken off hinge. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located in reach in cooler under stove.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed caulking on wall in warewash area soiled with black buildup.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification for Sonia Chiclana expired as of 9/6/24.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4+ employees present with no certified manager present.
Observed establishment offering poached eggs, smoked salmon and ceviche. However menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed non food grade cloth lining and in direct contact of cut lettuce. Located in reach in cooler. Chef removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair and broken off hinge. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located in reach in cooler under stove.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed caulking on wall in warewash area soiled with black buildup.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a pan of chips. Chef removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining a pan of cut tomatoes. Chef removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in cooler torn. Located in front of flat grill. Manager called maintenance to change.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on floor in dry storage area. Chef instructed employee to move to shelf.
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.