GALLO LOCO EXPRESS
4009 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Tampa FL 33614 · 813-862-6381
Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2024
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 2lbs of carnitas are moldy inside Reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Dec 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 29, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Large propane tank stored at exterior of MFDV on ground. Waste water pipe water tank stored at exterior of MFDV on ground.
Oct 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored over Ready to eat tortillas in Reach in cooler. Employee relocated raw beef to an approved location during time of inspection.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Originally located next to three compartment sink. Operator stated they upgraded counter at Employee handwash sink and three compartment sink due to rotted sink counter. Employee handwash sink was not delivered in time to add to MFDV prior to routine inspection.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Large propane tank stored at exterior of MFDV on ground. Waste water pipe water tank stored at exterior of MFDV on ground.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 2lbs of carnitas are moldy inside Reach in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operating with an expired license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak and chicken stored over cooked steak in Reach in cooler.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket, brush, and wire scrub inside Employee handwash sink. Employee removed all items during time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Carnitas, cooked shredded chicken, cooked streak inside Reach in cooler not date marked.
Food stored on floor. 4 bottles of Fiji water stored on floor. Employee relocated water to an approved location during time of inspection. Container of shortening stored on floor.
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw wings stored over unwashed lettuce and cooked rice. Operator moved raw chicken to the bottom of Reach in cooler. Unwashed lettuce stored below cooked rice.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked rice 48F, raw chicken wings 51F located in GE Reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice 48F, raw chicken wings 51F,
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In GE Reach in cooler.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation dripping from A/C unit, exterior. Operator placed bucked below A/C drip line to catch water.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator removed personal items.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator has been sent an educational packet with choking poster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler and freezer soiled with grease debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled sugar and sour cream. Operator labeled items during time of inspection.
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.