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GALA RESTAURANT

2885 NE 191 STREET

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

  • 21-05-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed non food grade cloth lining and in direct contact of cut lettuce. Located in reach in cooler. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair and broken off hinge. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
  • 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located in reach in cooler under stove. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed caulking on wall in warewash area soiled with black buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed establishment offering poached eggs, smoked salmon and ceviche. However menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to dispense granola and flour. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna and raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of coffee beans being stored on floor in dryer storage area and cases of food on floor in walk in freezer. Chef instructed employee to move to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers being stored on floor in dry storage area. Chef instructed employee to move to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/30/2024

  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed non food grade cloth lining and in direct contact of cut lettuce. Located in reach in cooler. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair and broken off hinge. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located in reach in cooler under stove. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed caulking on wall in warewash area soiled with black buildup. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification for Sonia Chiclana expired as of 9/6/24. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4+ employees present with no certified manager present. Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Observed establishment offering poached eggs, smoked salmon and ceviche. However menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Warning

Inspection Date: 5/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8514132

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a pan of chips. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8360768

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in cooler torn. Located in front of flat grill. Manager called maintenance to change. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on floor in dry storage area. Chef instructed employee to move to shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining a pan of cut tomatoes. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(77 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
✗ Currently Closed

Features

✓ Restaurant
✓ Bar

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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