LA GIRALDILLA RESTUARANT
4292 SW 152 AVE, Miami FL 33185 · 305-269-7435
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed by kitchen exit insecticide for roaches. Manager removed the container from the kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015041748 | Aug 18, 2015 | Oct 27, 2015 | $400 |
| 1--2014052053 | Nov 17, 2014 | Jan 20, 2015 | $560 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels missing at coffee station.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine located by the cafe counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
Stored food not covered. Observed a tray in walk in cooler uncovered and not under any cooling process.
Aug 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup grease accumulated on the storage shelf underneath the steam table at cook line. Observed hood system with heavy grease buildup.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted, unit is located across from the flat grill at cook line.
Aug 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw pork stored over cooked chicken.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the upright cooler located at cook line cheese (60F - Cold Holding); ham (61F - Cold Holding), as per operator food was in the unit since the night before. Instructed operator to discard the food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on storage shelves above the prep table at kitchen fresh garlic in oil (86 F - Cold Holding), as per operator out of temperature for about an hour. Operator transferred mojo to the walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Observed in the upright cooler located at cook line cheese (60F - Cold Holding); ham (61F - Cold Holding), as per operator food was in the unit since the night before. Instructed operator to discard the food. Observed in the upright cooler located at cook line raw eggs (60 F - Cold Holding); raw steak (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding), as per operator these food items were prepared and placed in unit for less than 2 hours. Instructed operator to transfer food to another working unit to rapidly cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the steam table on the left hand side-chicken soup (120 F - Hot Holding); cooked yuca (119F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (98F - Hot Holding), as per operator al, the food was placed on the steam above 1 hour. Operator started to remove food to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic cups, whipping cloth stored in the hws located at front counter. Employee removed it on site.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed homemade mojo not identified by common name.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge was unable to answer the correct temperature to calibrate prob thermometer. Reviewed thermometer calibration with operator.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn no longer maintaining unit door closed, cooler is located across from the flat grill at cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine located at front counter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup grease accumulated on the storage shelf underneath the steam table at cook line. Observed hood system with heavy grease buildup.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler located at cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted, unit is located across from the flat grill at cook line.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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In the walk in freezer Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with mango pulp.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cups stored in the hws located at front line. Employee removed it on site.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cooked beef, cooked pork stored food not covered, in the reach in cooler located at cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some of the cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair, reach in cooler gasket in disrepair, at upright reach in cooler located at cook line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bucket with raw beef stored in the walk in freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves has old food buildup on the shelves.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at upright reach in cooler located at cook line.
Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of old food debris, located next to the walk in cooler.
Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sliced beef stored over pre cooked fries inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager rearranged products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler at cook line in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of washed produce stored on floor at walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf rusted inside reach in cooler by cook line.
Jun 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed standing reach in cooler shelf rusted.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Feb 6, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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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 3 employees no proof of training, as per manager they are working for more than 1 year.
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. Food employee agreement was provided.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed standing reach in cooler shelf rusted.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at woman restroom at 82F, run water for approximately 3 minutes. Observed no hot water at employee restroom at the back of the kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed floor and wall junctures in disrepair in front of ice machine.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken wall on top of 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service utensils on top of shelve not inverted.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink.
Feb 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 30 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority7 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee put gloves no hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked shredded beef and cooked pork at reach in cooler located in front of cooked line. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom of reach in cooler and observed raw beef stored over cooked pork at walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw pork and raw fish at walk in cooler. Operator rearranged products.
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 raw beef over tamales at walk in freezer. Operator rearranged products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquetas (51F - Cold Holding); sweet plantains (66F - Cold Holding); French fries (70F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved products to reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanada (123F - Hot holding ) at hot box at front counter. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator reheated chicken empanadas. Final temperature 170F. And cooked onion (82F - Hot Holding); tamales (120F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (107F - Hot Holding); rice (101F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than 2 hours.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex spray bottle on top of preparation table. Operator removed bottle and chemical container stored next to syrup container at front counter. Operator removed container.
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. Provided to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal piece inside hand washing sink.
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 3 employees no proof of training, as per manager they are working for more than 1 year.
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. Food employee agreement was provided.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed standing reach in cooler shelf rusted.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, cooked beef no date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager from 3 days ago.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at woman restroom at 82F, run water for approximately 3 minutes. Observed no hot water at employee restroom at the back of the kitchen.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish inside of packing not cut. Operator cut thru plastic each package.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches under shelf storage area and 4 dead roaches under shelf between exit door and water heater. Operator pick up the dead roaches and discarded.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed floor and wall junctures in disrepair in front of ice machine.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 box of raw beef, 1 box of raw fish stored on floor at walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 oil containers stored on floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken wall on top of 3 compartment sink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching sugar and rice. Operator removed handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in water at 77F.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device over reach in freezer. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service utensils on top of shelve not inverted.
Stored food not covered. Observed beans, rice and brown rice not covered. Operator placed on shelf.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed by kitchen exit insecticide for roaches. Manager removed the container from the kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs over peeled potatoes inside walk in cooler. Operator removed raw shell eggs and placed them on the unit's bottom..
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board in sandwiches station. Operator cleaned it.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed several fish packages inside walk in cooler. Operator cut them.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood system filled with grease.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator removed them.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area. Discussed with operator and provided signs handout.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters at main kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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