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LEO'S HOUSE RESTAURANTE

7911 W 26TH AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33016

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3752211
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13790713
DBPR license2319341

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate19 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#20High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins containers on top of the prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching cellphone and then serving customers. Coached employee on using equipment Employee put cellphone away. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 6

#22Intermediate11-27-4

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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#23Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with heavy soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the kitchen hand washing sink. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate11-26-1

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**

Warning
#26Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired on 04/25/2026 Rolando Diaz **Warning**

Warning

Basic 19

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed walk in cooler shelves with heavy soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on top of the front counter service area, observed cellphone on the prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipments in the back area, observed grease on the floor behind kitchen equipments **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed ceiling tile hole on wall in the back storage area, observed hole on wall by the kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer floor **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under underneath the prep table with heavy soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front counter chest cooler soiled in the inside, observed back area black reach in cooler with heavy soiled. **Warning**

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#10Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed front counter reach in cooler shelves with rust. Observed kitchen reach in cooler shelves rusted out. **Warning**

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#11Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed wet soiled towel on the prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic33-34-4

Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed front counter storage cabinets soiled . **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container not covered located at the front counter area counter area, observed croquettes in the walk in cooler not covered, observed Swai, croquettes, cooked yuca not covered in the kitchen reach in cooler .**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen area , back area walls soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under the three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

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#19Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice containers not labeled in the storage area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 4:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.