Inspection Report

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LEO'S HOUSE RESTAURANT

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3439204
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8728230
DBPR license2319341

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority22-12-5

High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored over raw pork.

#9High 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 stored sauté onions (99 F – Hot Holding) on prep table at cook line, as per employee out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Employee reheated onions to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container with multiple victims and medications stored on a food storage shelf above the prep table at kitchen. Operator removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located at front counter. Employee replaced paper towel.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located at front counter. Employee refilled soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate53A-14-4

Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager was unable to answer minimum hot holding food temperature.

Basic 6

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw salmon not removed from ROP packaged when thawing. As per operator he had just brought out the salmon. Operator removed the fish from ROP packaged on site. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, cooler located at cook line.

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled, oven located at cook line. Observed interior of microwave soiled.

#5Basic14-17-4

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

#6Basic21-02-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. On the preparation tables at kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.