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
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed no food for customers present in the reach in cooler at the time of the CB inspection. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 5
16-37-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed no chlorine chemical test kit. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: 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** **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: 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** **Time Extended**
31B-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
Basic 12
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter. **Warning** **Time Extended**
08B-49-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: 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. **Time Extended**
13-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees without hair restraint preparing and serving food at front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed two employees without hair restraint preparing and serving food at front counter. **Warning** **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door at kitchen area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** **Time Extended**
08B-42-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored outside. Observed reach in freezer stored outside. As per operator it's for beer and concentrated juices. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed reach in freezer stored outside no food inside. As per operator it's for beer and concentrated juices. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: 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** **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed oven at kitchen area soiled with old food debris. Observed stove at front kitchen area soiled with old food debris. **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-13-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-27-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. As per operator mop sink was removed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. As per operator mop sink was removed. **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed behind shelf next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed behind shelf next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:55 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.