EL GALLEGO SPANISH FOOD
7171-7173 SW 8 ST, Miami, FL, 33144
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 13, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 14
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (14)
- 12A-16-4Critical
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands.
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked peppers in standing reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 14-69-4Repeat
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at the bar.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 10-20-4
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Basic
- 21-04-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. During the inspection employee removed towel.
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. During the inspection employee removed towel. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 22-08-4Repeat
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-33-4Repeat
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 08B-12-5Repeat
Stored food not covered.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed that most cooked foods stored in the reach in cooler located on the cooking line were not properly covered. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 22-02-4Repeat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4Repeat
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 31B-03-4
No soap provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area.
Intermediate
- 16-03-4
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic
- 02C-02-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chickpeas stored in the flip top reach in cooler without a date mark. According to the employee, the food was prepared two days prior to the inspection.
Intermediate
- 16-21-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.