EL MEJOR PAN CON LECHON INC
2928 NW 17 AVE, Miami FL 33142 · 305.635.0137
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015008561 | Feb 23, 2015 | May 5, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects flying around by 3 compartment sink area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked tamales on steam table at 128°F. Operator covered tamales and put up temperature on steam table.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certification for Bellande Fenelon, 11-13-2020. EXPIRED.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled interior of microwave in kitchen area.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in both men and women restroom. Operator placed paper towels onsite.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at both men and women restroom. Operator placed onsite.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep tables.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on reach in cooler by front counter area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers by front counter area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside of reach in coolers throughout establishment.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed onsite.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple fans soiled throughout establishment.
Open dumpster lid.
Jun 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pork (108F - Hot Holding) in the Warmer behind front counter. Operator raised the temperature of hot holding unit.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in men and women s restroom.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with excessive cut marks in the kitchen area.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet at three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fans and air vents above front counter. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler in the kitchen area.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed three compartment sink in disrepair at kitchen area, operator is filling three compartment sink using hose. There is a second three compartment sink at front counter.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. For cutting pork.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag with onions stored on floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler at from missing thermometer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -white cutting board
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -chlorine tested exceeding 200ppm, operator added water, retested 100ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards throughout the kitchen are stained
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to triple sink used to store oven mits
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to triple sink in rear of kitchen, operator installed paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to triple sink in rear of kitchen, operator installed soap
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee lunch box stored on white cutting board on reach-in cooler, operator removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -multiple employees wearing bracelets and watches
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of cayenne sauce stored on the floor, operator relocated
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -multiple knives stored between wall and back of triple sink, operator removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils on shelf below hot holding table stored in water 82F
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink next to triple sink in rear of kitchen, provided handwash sign, operator installed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave soiled -hood filters over stove have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic spoons and forks on top of reach-in cooler
Mar 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed parts of floor in establishment missing tile
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. As per operator mop sink was removed.
Sep 14, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit.
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.
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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees without hair restraint preparing and serving food at front counter.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door at kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen.
Food stored outside. Observed reach in freezer stored outside. As per operator it's for beer and concentrated juices.
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.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. As per operator mop sink was removed.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed behind shelf next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 35 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority8 Intermediate22 Basic
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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.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in reach in freezer at kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw salmon stored over bananas in reach in cooler at front counter area.
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.
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.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front counter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit.
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.
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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area.
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.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knifes between wall and 3 compartment sink. Operator removed knifes.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under oven on floor at kitchen area.
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.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with jewelry preparing and serving food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees without hair restraint preparing and serving food at front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door in disrepair in kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door at kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions at entrance of kitchen. Operator picked up item.
Food stored outside. Observed reach in freezer stored outside. As per operator it's for beer and concentrated juices.
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. As per operator mop sink was removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled. Observed interior reach in cooler soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single service items on top of warmer at front counter not inverted.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of sugar and salt not covered at kitchen area.
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.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed behind shelf next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.