Plant City, Hillsborough County

GALLO LOCO CANTINA LLC

4103 FL-574, Plant City, FL 33563

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
May 6, 2026
City
Plant City
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 24561182

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make line Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24561183

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood builders sorted with accumulated debris

14-17-4

Detail 24561184

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24332863

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line

51-11-4

Detail 24332864

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-18-6

Detail 24332862

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 23854507

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing Hand sink at bar had discarded limes and straws and cups. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23854508

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on the floor in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Time Extended

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 23775341

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing Hand sink at bar had discarded limes and straws and cups.

53A-01-7

Detail 23775343

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Cynthia Najera

08B-38-4

Detail 23775342

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on the floor in kitchen.

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-27-4

Detail 23566753

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Time Extended

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23431011

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, stored over portioned dressings in reach in cooler. Employee moved Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23431010

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23431008

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Burgers and ribeyes on printed menu or online menu Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 23431009

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and posted Spanish and English consumer advisory Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 22666821

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22666824

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Spoke with owner James and certificate is locked in office. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 22666820

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22666822

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certificates locked in office Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22666827

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 22666826

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22666823

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil on floor Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22666825

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken and beef thawing in sink Warning

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

51-16-7

Detail 22525304

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Reviewed previous plan layout from prior ownership. Ice machine moved inside and is to right side of bar. Hand sink added to left side of ice machine. Soda station with ice well added to right side of ice machine. 2 Additional ice wells added at bar and hand sink at bar was removed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Plans have not been submitted per plan review as of 12-19. Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 22525306

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed three compartment sink held up with unsealed wooden legs Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22525305

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Time Extended

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

51-16-7

Detail 22411400

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Reviewed previous plan layout from prior ownership. Ice machine moved inside and is to right side of bar. Hand sink added to left side of ice machine. Soda station with ice well added to right side of ice machine. 2 Additional ice wells added at bar and hand sink at bar was removed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22411401

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed three compartment sink held up with unsealed wooden legs Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22411399

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Time Extended

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-04-4

Detail 22390991

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At Bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Manager in proccess of adding hand sink by three compartment sink Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Operator in process of getting sink reinstalled. Anticipated date will be 10-26 Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22390989

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Reviewed previous plan layout from prior ownership. Ice machine moved inside and is to right side of bar. Hand sink added to left side of ice machine. Soda station with ice well added to right side of ice machine. 2 Additional ice wells added at bar and hand sink at bar was removed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22390988

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed three compartment sink held up with unsealed wooden legs Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22390990

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-04-4

Detail 22367383

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At Bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Manager in proccess of adding hand sink by three compartment sink Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22367384

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Reviewed previous plan layout from prior ownership. Ice machine moved inside and is to right side of bar. Hand sink added to left side of ice machine. Soda station with ice well added to right side of ice machine. 2 Additional ice wells added at bar and hand sink at bar was removed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22367386

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed three compartment sink held up with unsealed wooden legs Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22367385

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Time Extended

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 22362999

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding). Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22362996

Intermediate - 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. Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 22362994

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At Bar Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22362991

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employee gave name of James the Manager Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22362993

Intermediate - 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/. Reviewed previous plan layout from prior ownership. Ice machine moved inside and is to right side of bar. Hand sink added to left side of ice machine. Soda station with ice well added to right side of ice machine. 2 Additional ice wells added at bar and hand sink at bar was removed Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22362992

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee unable to access as they are locked up in office and no manager on site. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22362998

Intermediate - 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. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22362995

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22362989

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed three compartment sink held up with unsealed wooden legs Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22363001

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22362997

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cook line Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22362990

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22363000

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing on three compartment sink. Employee moved to walk in cooler to thaw Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53A-01-7

Detail 22001453

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22001452

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22001454

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22001455

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22001451

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Room temperature Warning

May 31, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-04-5

Detail 21225642

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Eggs over limes

24-05-4

Detail 21225641

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

12B-07-4

Detail 21225640

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table

31B-04-4

Detail 21225643

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

Apr 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-11-4

Detail 21030474

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walkin in cooler gasket torn Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21030472

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

24-18-4

Detail 21030471

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21030473

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored in floor

42-01-4

Detail 21030470

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Feb 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 20854143

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

32-04-4

Detail 20854141

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No doors on bathrooms

14-11-4

Detail 20854140

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walkin in cooler gasket torn

08B-47-4

Detail 20854142

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of onions in walkin in cooler

24-18-4

Detail 20854144

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils in containers on prep table