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DON GALLO PINTO INC

3400 NW 32 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10912372

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine by front counter.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks in kitchen area.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair throughout establishment.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in both reach in coolers. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over tomatoes inside reach in cooler in kitchen area. Operator placed them in proper order onsite. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled interior of microwave. Operator cleaned it onsite. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked yuca and cooked beans with no date marking inside reach in cooler in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/25/2024

  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding) stored at the front counter reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding) stored at the front counter reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepped red beans, raw beef, and coleslaw made 2 days ago as per operator with no date label.

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled.

Inspection Date: 6/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8654500

  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the men's restroom. Observed at the front counter. The manager brought towels. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the men's restroom. Observed at the front counter. The manager brought towels. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Elvia has been employed for more than 60 days. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Intermediate - 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 Elvia has been employed for more than 60 days. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5: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 Alicia expired on 11-05-2023. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: 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 Alicia expired on 11-05-2023. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8532372

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper maximum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the front counter chlorine sanitizer at approximately 500 ppms. The front counter attendant drained the water and refilled it and it measured 100ppms. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an empty milk container and a container with nuts in the hand washing sink at the front counter. The front counter attendant removed the items. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the men's restroom. Observed at the front counter. The manager brought towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - 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 Elvia has been employed for more than 60 days.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The manager brought soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5: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 Alicia expired on 11-05-2023.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a purple liquid. The cook labeled it degreaser. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366763

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with out handle stored in sugar at front counter. Manager discarded bowl. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean metal containers stored on floor under steam table.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in front of three compartment sink grooved and stained.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at front counter preparing food without hair restraint.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of sugar stored on floor at front counter.
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed rice scoop touching rice at steam table at kitchen. Employee stored rice scoop with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution at kitchen and front counter.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bucket containing sugar no labeled with name Employee labeled sugar containe. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in plastic thank you bags at reach in cooler in front of steam table.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee has been employed over 60 days and doesn't have employee training.
  • 02C-02-5: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 at kitchen , according to cook prepared the day before, not date labeled. Repeat Violation

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(14 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
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✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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