EL MEJOR PAN CON LECHON INC
2928 NW 17 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
35 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observe one live fly flying in the air and not landing at kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in reach in freezer at kitchen area. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw salmon stored over bananas in reach in cooler at front counter area. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach at 3 compartment sink crawling on 3 compartment sink to the wall. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cheese (47F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding) all cold holding at reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator items are only for employee consumption. Operator will separate from customer items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 8
11-27-4Intermediate – 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**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area. Observed in employee and customer restrooms. Operator placed paper towels in restrooms. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink with out any water at front counter. Operator turned on valves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 22
24-14-4Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knifes between wall and 3 compartment sink. Operator removed knifes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under oven on floor at kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed cheese, avocado, mustard and milk inside reach in cooler. As per operator items are for employee personal use. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with jewelry preparing and serving food. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees without hair restraint preparing and serving food at front counter. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door in disrepair in kitchen area. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions at entrance of kitchen. Operator picked up item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Observed reach in freezer stored outside. As per operator it's for beer and concentrated juices. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall above 3 compartment sink. Observed at back of kitchen area. Observed holes in wall in middle storage area. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at kitchen area soiled with old food debris. Observed stove at front kitchen area soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area. **Warning**
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. As per operator mop sink was removed. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled. Observed interior reach in cooler soiled. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single service items on top of warmer at front counter not inverted. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed container of sugar and salt not covered at kitchen area. **Warning**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed construction equipment, generator,paint inside of preparation area next to reach in freezer at rear of kitchen. As per operator kitchen is under reconstruction. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed behind shelf next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:58 PM.
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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.