GORDO FOOD MANAGEMENT CORP
1351 NW 12 ST, Miami FL 33125
Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · 9 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Information was provided
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024004956 | Oct 6, 2023 | May 9, 2024 | $360 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Dec 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. ** Observed at handsink next to reach in cooler at kitchen and front counter of establishment. Repeat ViolationRepeat ViolationWarning**
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Wendy Narvaez working with no food handler certificate. *
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to reach in cooler at kitchen and front counter of establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, ground beef and tuna held more than 24 hours not date marked at walk in cooler.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area and dishwasher area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil bucket not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor near 3 compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area and dishwasher area.
Dec 30, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple tasks without changing gloves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to reach in cooler at kitchen.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Maryin Salinas, Keyla Herrera and Wendy Narvaez working with mo food handler certificate.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area and dishwasher area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil bucket not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor near 3 compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled at kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area and dishwasher area.
Oct 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple tasks without changing gloves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to reach in cooler at kitchen.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Maryin Salinas, Keyla Herrera and Wendy Narvaez working with mo food handler certificate.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area and dishwasher area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil bucket not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor near 3 compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled at kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area and dishwasher area.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs above bread inside walk in cooler. Employee inverted them.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Info was sent.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with old debris on it. Employee washed it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone next to food ( container with bacon ) on a tray in the rack.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing jewelry ( bracelet) when working with food.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the rice. Employee fixed it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plastic spoons inside standing water. Water was discarded.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine chemical test kit expired 09/23.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in back prep area and front counter sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl used as a scoop inside bin of sugar. Operator removed immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grabbed his cell phone and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries (108 F - Hot Holding)at the front counter as per employee less than 40 minutes. Employee was advised how to keep food at 135°F or above. French fries were discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe a plastic container stored inside the hand wash sink at the front.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. *Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink.Repeat ViolationRepeat Violation**
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board not longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 cell phones stored in preparation tables.Employee removed them.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer by the fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
May 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper dispenser was not working properly at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Advised employee to add napkins. Employee added it.
Oct 6, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.Maria Narvaez will take the test 2/17/2023.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a pork inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Employee said it was cooked Yesterday morning.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired Oct 1, 2021.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled.
Aug 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed metal container of sofrito with fresh garlic and oil next to cook line at 63F - Cold Holding. Operator states it was prepared about half an hour ago. Employee placed the food inside the reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed ware washing sanitizer at 100+ PPM. Operator discarded and put new chlorine sanitizer at 50 PPM.
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. Information was provided
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed appointment to get the test to obtain the certification for next Friday 8/11.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Explained the operator about the requirements.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator refilled soap dispenser.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper dispenser was not working properly at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Advised employee to add napkins. Employee added it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container with chicken wings with no date label. Operator states chicken wings were prepared on Saturday 8/5. Operator put correct date label.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler lid near cook line broken. Operator states that service call was placed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall next to reach in freezers in back torn off.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler near cook line with soiled gaskets. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed container with chicken wings inside reach in cooler near cook line with no lid.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed bacon, spinach, and cut cucumber near hand wash sink exposed with no lid. Employee moved them immediately.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.