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DE LEON FOOD SERVICES

3553 W 76 ST #13-14 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33018

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3351513
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8370773
DBPR license2332170

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored in refrigerator next to sliced cheese at front counter bar area. Employee removed medication. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table sweet plantains (122F – Hot Holding); fried fish (125F – Hot Holding); baked chicken (119F – Hot Holding) according to manager placed on steamer 2 hours ago. Employee took food's to kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 6

#11Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate22-02-4

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

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to steam table no paper towels available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate11-26-1

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
#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to Steam table no no soap **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate02C-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 pork belly, cooked hamburger patties, and roasted pork according to cook prepared two days ago, no date labaled. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at bar front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler handle soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed inside walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on the floor front counter area. Employee stored water cases six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in oven door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand sink no sign. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on freezer's and coolers soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter and chicken area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.