LOS GALLEGOS RESTAURANT
6549 BIRD RD, Miami FL 33155 · 305.794.8441
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 42 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-1-23.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl inside hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing degreaser near chemical storage area. Operator labeled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located near front counter torn.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles containing sauces and oil near prep table. Operator labeled.
Dec 22, 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from October 1, 2023 posted on wall.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located near food prep table with torn gasket.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system at the cook line soiled.
Sep 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed tomatoes and other produce inside reach in cooler near steam table. Operator removed produce.
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. Observed all employee trainings expired 01/25.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from October 1, 2023 posted on wall.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located near food prep table with torn gasket.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs stored on oven suppression system. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system at the cook line soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of salt and seasonings located across the cook line with no label. Operator labeled immediately.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside bin of rice used as a scoop inside dry storage area. Operator removed immediately.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male cook line employee with no hair restraint. Chef put on hair net.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed immediately.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath black cutting board located at prep table. Operator removed immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw fish and raw beef in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs from door handle.
Mar 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Observed server transferring customer food into take out container and then began slicing bread at front counter.
Observed hose inside 3 compartment sink. Chef removed hose.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-1-23.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (54F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at preparation area. As per chef, for less than 1 hour. Chef placed product inside reach in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside container of rice at dry storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed 2 reach in freezers outside in area not completely enclosed.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cooked octopus at reach in cooler underneath microwave.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic with oil (83F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per manager, for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic with oil (83F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per manager, for more than 4 hours.
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.
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. Printed and provided health reporting agreement and some employees signed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with black substance near back exit door.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil stored on floor at dry storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed octopus and squid thawing at room temperature at 3 compartment sink. Advised manager to place products under cool running water or place inside reach in cooler.
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.