EL LYON SUPER RESTAURANT
13202 W DIXIE HWY · NORTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33161
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03B-11-4High Priority – All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in steam table hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled fish at 100°f, boiled banana 123°f, corn meal at 120°f, white rice at 110°f, rice and beans at 105°f for more than 4 hrs ( according Employees the food was set there at 10:00 am ).
03A-15-4High Priority – All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked macaroni at 53°f, whole fish at 52°f, beef gravy at 52°f , and cow foot at 52.5°f , all in reach in cooler in the kitchen area for more than 4 hrs according person in charge.
12A-04-5High Priority – Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. Employee conducting manual warewashing ( dirty to clean utensils, pots and pans) without washing hands.
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing pots and pans without sanitizing them. The 3 compartment sink is not set up at the time of the inspection.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 6 + live roaches crawling around the handwash sink in the front line area , 7 + underneath the prep table located in front of the steam table in the front line area, 5 + live roaches crawling behind the kitchen door , 2+ live roaches by the portable fan tower next to the steam table in the front, 2+ live roaches by the reaching freezer in the kitchen p, and 1 + live roach by the hand sink in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 15 + roach droppings inside handwash cabinet in the public restroom and 5+ roach excrements on dry storage area, 4+ droppings behind a reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed boiled fish at 100°f, boiled banana 123°f, corn meal at 120°f, white rice at 110°f, rice and beans at 105°f for more than 4 hrs ( according Employees the food was set there at 10:00 am ). Also observed cooked macaroni at 53°f, whole fish at 52°f, beef gravy at 52°f , and cow foot at 52.5°f , all in reach in cooler at ambient temperature of 50°f in the kitchen area for more than 4 hrs according person in charge.
Intermediate 5
14-74-6Intermediate – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 50°f.
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot running water in the unisex employee restroom ( no water in the hot line) **Repeat Violation**
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler and freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed old food debris inside including 2 dead flies ( 1 inside each unit). **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand sink.
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
32-21-4Basic – Bathroom door not self-closing.Observed no self closing on unisex employee restroom. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam container with no handle used to dispense flour and rice. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on the wood shelf next to the steam table in the front line area, 1 dead roach on the reach in cooler gaskets ( cooler in the kitchen), 1 dead roach between the deep fryer and the stove. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing cover on the light in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
05-16-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed grease residue on kitchen shelves . **Repeat Violation**
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed mold like substance on reach in cooler located in the kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:35 AM.
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3 observation(s)
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.