GALLO LOCO RESTAURANTE
1302 LUCERNE AVE, Lake Worth Beach FL 33460
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on December 1, 2025,
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021010460 | Feb 12, 2021 | Apr 5, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on December 1, 2025,
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above containers of ready to eat vegetables and soup in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (109F - Hot Holding); back beans (102F - Hot Holding) in steam table left of cook line. Per operator items have been held for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed on stove top and began reheating to 165F and turned steam table temperature up.
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. Emailed form to operator.
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked chicken date marked 2/21 in reach in cooler. Operator stated item was previously frozen. Operator applied new date.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser not labeled at triple sink. Operator labeled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping clothes hanging on oven door handle.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working container of sugar not labled on prep table. Operator labled.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Thank you grocery bags storing tomatoes and bread Removed
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (93F - Hot Holding); steam table. Not prepped or portioned. Cooked and placed in unit less than four hours reheated in oven 165F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bag over hand sink faucet
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not turning on
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 10/28/22
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container over bane Marie
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.