EL REY DEL LECHON
1810 SW 21 TERR, Miami FL 33142
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Form was provided to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed display license expired 2021.
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not properly stored.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Operator informed inspectors to leave property during inspection.
Dec 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed mobile unit without cooking equipment inside. Observed cooked beef, cooked chicken, cooked pork and rice and beans. Employee unable to provide invoices for products.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed mobile unit without cooking equipment inside. Observed cooked beef, cooked chicken, cooked pork and rice and beans. Employee unable to provide invoices for products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked yuca (122F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (107F - Hot Holding); cooked shredded beef (115F - Hot Holding) at room temperature.
Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Operator informed inspectors to leave property during inspection.
No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no water available when valve is open at 3 compartment sink. Hot water switch was off and now water is available.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no water available when valves are open at hand sink. Hot water switch was off and now water is available.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Form was provided to operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink.
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. Form was provided and signed by employee.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer of any kind at the time of the inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 2021.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand was sink.
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.