THE SPOTTED GALLO

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed employee Marylin and Vanessa, Daniela, Ricardo all hired for less than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 employee training for Maria, Joel and Pedro expired. On 6/2025 and 1/26. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to hand sink at washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Observed wall soiled next to hand sink at washing area. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed jalapeño sauce (46F - Cold Holding); beef (salpicon) (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to standing freezer. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); beef taquitos (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Observed jalapeno sauce; beef (salpicon); sliced ham; sliced cheese were not available at the time of callback inside reach in cooler next to standing freezer. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); beef taquitos (43F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to cook line. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over beef taquitos inside reach in freezer. Operator properly rearranged y cooking tempetures. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed boiled yuca inside walk in cooler not date marked. As per operator for approximately 3 days. Operator marked during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside cacao containers across washing area. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water on prep table. Employee removed the water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at kitchen. Operator added chlorine, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked pork inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager properly rearranged products by cooking tempetures. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish inside reach in cooler next to washing area. Manager properly rearranged products by cooking tempetures. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to washing area.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork inside reach in cooler without time mark at cook line. As per manager for 3 days. Also observed homemade tomato sauce inside reach in cooler across prep area. As per manager for 5 days. Employee properly marked products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without label at bar triple sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at frying station. Employee removed the towel.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole cheese (Frozen) thawing at room temperature at washing area. As per employee for approximately 3 hrs. Employee placed product inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Employee removed the towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents dusty at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents dusty at kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents dusty at kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents dusty at kitchen Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Observed Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed throughout kitchen area. Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored in preparation table next to slicer. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas stored in nonfood grade bags inside walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw pork in reach in cooler next to stove,Manager rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

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. Provided form during inspection.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils in hand wash sink next to microwave. Repeat Violation

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. Provided form during inspection.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork container not covered inside walk-in cooler.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled with common name,next to rice cooker.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal medicine stored on shelves above preparation table. Manager removed and stored in office. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over unwashed cabbage box inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw fish in shelves in walk in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked plantains (84F - Hot Holding) held approximately 1 hour in table next to fryer. Employee moved to cooler during inspection. Suggest to manager to use Time as Public Health Control. Provided form at the time of the inspection..Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing utensils in hand wash sink next to flat grill in kitchen area.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in front hand wash sink. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked plantains in containers not date marked in walk in cooler. As per manager plantains was cooked 2 days ago. Manager date marked correctly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored on shelves in front of dishwasher machine.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observe in front counter.

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

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers stored in shelves in front dishwasher machine.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked plantains and ceviche not covered in shelves in walk in cooler. Employee covered food during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour no labeled with common name next to microwave.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed in the kitchen reach in cooler tortillas stored inside a supermarket bag

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in the walk in cooler raw steak over green peppers

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the kitchen sweet plantains (71F - Cold Holding). Operator moved the plantains to the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the front counter and the kitchen hand wash sink. The paper towels of the kitchen were replenished

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk in freezer Observed ice build up on the bottom of the white reach in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 1 spray bottle without label, per operator it is Degreaser, operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed behind the front counter next to hand sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor near back door. Operator moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter ice bin. Operator moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice maker.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior and exterior of kitchen microwave next to tall chest freezer.