PICO E’ GALLO BARBECUE
8240 NW 74 ST, Medley FL 33166 · 754-317-7414
Last inspected Jul 11, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed about 5 live flies laying on ribs being cooked outside of food truck. Observed about 4 live flies flying inside food truck while employee was preparing food on truck.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 11, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 Keymar Figueroa and Ramon Farias hired over 2 years without employee food handler certificates.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer stored inside reach in coolers.
Jul 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed about 5 live flies laying on ribs being cooked outside of food truck. Observed about 4 live flies flying inside food truck while employee was preparing food on truck.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed yuca and tostones stored in thank you bags at chest freezer.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple tasks without changing gloves, instructed employee on proper method.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked ribs (49F - Cold Holding); sausages (67F - Cold Holding); raw beef (69F - Cold Holding); sausages (63F - Cold Holding); Spanish sausage (69F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (80F - Cold Holding) at reach in coolers. As per employee since 11am today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ribs (49F - Cold Holding); sausages (67F - Cold Holding); raw beef (69F - Cold Holding); sausages (63F - Cold Holding); Spanish sausage (69F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (80F - Cold Holding) at reach in coolers. As per employee since 11am today.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket of oil stored inside handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed grill outside food truck not plans.
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 Keymar Figueroa and Ramon Farias hired over 2 years without employee food handler certificates.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler located at entrance of truck.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair, temperature at 70F.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by preparation table.
Food being prepared outside. Observed ribs being cooked outside of food truck.
Food stored outside. Observed food stored in chest freezer outside of food truck not covered.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer stored inside reach in coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil bottles.not labeled.
Jun 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottle unlabeled inside MFDV. Operator labeled bottle.
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed arepas stored in thank you bags stored inside reach in cooler by MFDV entrance. Operator replaced bags.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 4 flan containers stored inside reach in cooler without a proper invoice.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ribs soup not date marked inside reach in cooler by MFDV entrance. As per Operator soup was cooked last Wednesday December 18th, 2024. Operator date marked food.
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.
Jun 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed forks not inverted inside MFDV. Observed plastic forks not inverted inside MFDV.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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 chorizo by shredded cheese inside reach in cooler by MFDV entrance. Operator stored them correctly.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting boards stored on MFDV floor. Operator removed them from floor.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed inside beverage reach in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink faucet.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled on shelf inside MFDV. Operator labeled it.
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