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FONDA DONA LEONOR, LA AUTENTICA

369 MIRACLE MILE, Miami FL 33134 · 525549091204

Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2338064
Grade history
MAY 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 24, 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
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.
Basic/14-10-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. Employee went outside, returned to to clean equipment without previously washing hands.
High priority/12A-16-4
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in cooler in the kitchen raw meat next to vegetables.
High priority/08A-02-6
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guard not enough protection for food.
High priority/08B-01-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
Basic/31B-04-4
Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective shirt or dress code.
Basic/13-10-4
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
High priority/22-45-4
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-10-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line.
Basic/22-16-4
Nov 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager in process of getting the certificate.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Oct 18, 2024 · Due to the Hurricane alert appointment for test has been rescheduled. Time Extended/Return visit Nov 18, 2024 · Gabriela Lodeiro( owner)unable to take the test Admin Complaint
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Return visit Oct 18, 2024 · Due to the Hurricane alert appointment for test has been rescheduled. Time Extended/Return visit Nov 18, 2024 · Employees with more than 60 days working on location not certified with food safety training. Aida Zayas, Liz BonesAdmin Complaint Admin Complaint
Oct 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager in process of getting the certificate.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Oct 18, 2024 · Due to the Hurricane alert appointment for test has been rescheduled. Time Extended
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Return visit Oct 18, 2024 · Due to the Hurricane alert appointment for test has been rescheduled. Time Extended
Aug 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager in process of getting the certificate.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Kook linel
Basic/10-20-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For all hand wash sink.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.