GALLITO'S CAFE & GRILL
2100 NW 36 ST, Miami FL 33142 · 786.339.2818
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Form provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,670
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022044882 | Jul 12, 2022 | Oct 6, 2022 | $300 |
| 1--2021007334 | Dec 8, 2020 | May 17, 2021 | $1,000 |
| 1--2018040868 | Aug 3, 2018 | May 3, 2019 | $250 |
| 1--2014046176 | Oct 6, 2014 | Mar 4, 2015 | $1,120 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with deep cuts.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of chest freezer in storage room.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel stored under cutting board in kitchen. Chef removed cutting board.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout supplies on floor in dry storage area.
Aug 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed coiled cutting board on prep table.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on frying equipment. Operator cleaned onsite.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic containers with sauces/liquids and no labels.
Apr 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certification Jose A. Montes Sermeno, 03-11-2021. Expired.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed coiled cutting board on prep table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels onsite.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on frying equipment. Operator cleaned onsite.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic containers with sauces/liquids and no labels.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed beef stored above French fries inside tall freezer unit. Employee placed French fries in proper location onsite.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer by cook line area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs, cooked chicken, and cooked pork stored inside reach in cooler with no date markings on them.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cuts on cutting boards on prep tables.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse on top of flour bin in kitchen area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed excessive broken glass and plastic cups on ground around dumpster.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave in front of cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in freezers. Observed soiled exterior of cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing in 3compartment sink with no running water. Coached employee on proper thawing methods. Employee turned on the water onsite.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic containers with sauces/liquids and no labels throughout kitchen.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer in kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meatballs and cooked chicken with no date marked inside reach in cooler in kitchen area. As per operator, it was cooked more than 24hours ago.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance at ice machine at the back of the building.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils inside a container not inverted or protected by kitchen cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting board with excessive cut marks at the kitchen prep line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the rear exit door in kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair inside dry storage room.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed tile on wall in disrepair inside men's restroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at both reach in freezers in kitchen area and both reach in freezers in dry storage area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside microwave by kitchen cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler by kitchen cook line. Observed hood system soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed pico de gallo inside reach in cooler at kitchen area not covered.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at kitchen, slicer soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at kitchen blocked by garbage can.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in cooler bags with rice, beef from previous days ( more than 24 hours) not labeled.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At reach in freezer.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Underneath equipments at cook line.
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracked raw shell eggs and touched ham no handwashing between. Coached employee on correct procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried cheese (129F - Hot Holding); sweet plantains (107F - Hot Holding) at steam table front counter, as per person in charge for less than 1 hour prior. Employee reheat products final reading 172 F.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 ppm). Operator diluted Sanitizer solution with water, final reading 50ppm.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook washed hands inside 3 compartment sink. Coached employee on correct way.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef and white rice at kitchen reach in cooler and no date marking. As per employee for more than 24 hours prior.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on top of reach in freezer at kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen area.
Observed shelves inside reach in cooler rusted at front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
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. Form provided.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at the bar.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Form provided.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed no sanitizer set up in the triple sink. The operator set up the sink with sanitizer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
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.