Gallo Loco Cantina
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Gallo Loco Cantina has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “manager or person in charge lacking proof”, which has been cited four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Plant City restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
82
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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**
31A-11-4
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**
08B-38-4
86
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing Hand sink at bar had discarded limes and straws and cups.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Cynthia Najera
53A-01-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on the floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
78
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
90
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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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**
08A-05-6
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**
11-27-4
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-01-5
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**
02B-02-5
64
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
11-27-4
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**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line **Warning**
31B-02-4
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**
53B-01-5
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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil on floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken and beef thawing in sink **Warning**
06-01-5
50
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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**
51-16-7
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**
14-11-5
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**
23-03-4
82
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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**
51-16-7
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**
23-03-4
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**
14-11-5
82
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
51-16-7
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**
31A-04-4
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**
14-11-5
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**
23-03-4
74
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
31A-04-4
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**
51-16-7
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**
14-11-5
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**
23-03-4
74
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At Bar **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employee gave name of James the Manager **Warning**
53A-01-7
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**
51-16-7
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**
53B-01-5
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed three compartment sink held up with unsealed wooden legs **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cook line **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
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**
06-01-5
35
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 31, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Room temperature **Warning**
06-01-5
70
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Eggs over limes
08A-04-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gallo Loco Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gallo Loco Cantina on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gallo Loco Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gallo Loco Cantina.
How does Gallo Loco Cantina compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Gallo Loco Cantina most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Plant City average of 81.
Has Gallo Loco Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gallo Loco Cantina have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gallo Loco Cantina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Gallo Loco Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gallo Loco Cantina is inspected around four times per year on average.
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