LOS LEONES
1699 NE 163 ST, North Miami Beach FL 33162 · 3059745285
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018033028 | Jun 14, 2018 | Aug 17, 2018 | $400 |
| 1--2016005332 | Feb 3, 2016 | May 3, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed miladys hired for 3 months without any employee training.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 54F. Opened walk in freezer inside cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers with accumulated dust.
Jul 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack an egg with gloves then start touching knives and reach in cooler handle without washing her hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (52F - Cold Holding); milanesa (62F - Cold Holding); chorizo (60F - Cold Holding); ham (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (52F - Cold Holding); milanesa (62F - Cold Holding); chorizo (60F - Cold Holding); ham (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night. Stop sale issued.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slice machine with old food debris.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed miladys hired for 3 months without any employee training.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 54F. Opened walk in freezer inside cooler.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked container of sugar under prep table in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed Fries and empanadas wraps stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of spoon in the sugar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers with accumulated dust.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by 3 compartment sink and prep area.
Jan 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spinach empanadas (110F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (104F - Hot Holding), in hot holding box, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased equipment temperature.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes on hand washing sink, located at the front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed a new paper roll.Repeat ViolationCorrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Fried eggs. Emailed poster to operator.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container on kitchen floor.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on top of preparation table.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 chicken empanadas (112F - Hot Holding) stored in the front counter hot holding box for less than 30 minutes. Advised operator to turn up heat in the unit.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on top of prep table. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler with gaskets soiled. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler with accumulation of dust.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm) operators remade Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm).
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By the cookline.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Observed front counter display case reach in cooler leaking.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed flip top reach in cooler interior with old food debris.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee moved garbage can with hands and place new gloves to start food preparation without washing hand. Operator washed hands and placed new gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (98F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (99F - Hot Holding) on the rack next to oven for less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Operator placed item to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ham slicer with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the kitchen handwashing sink, operator placed new roll.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used as a scoop with no handle stored in the sugar container.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed on top of the walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed avocados stored on the floor in the kitchen. Observed chicken and beef stored on the floor of the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets are soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front counter dessert reach in cooler with interior soiled.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. In the dry storage room.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet cloths not stored in sanitizer solution, operator placed cloths inside bucket.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm)in the kitchen, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm), operator remade Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not working properly. Operator fixed during the inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled by the cookline.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed pastry dough stored on the floor in the walk in freezer, and water jugs stored on the floor by the cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood with heavy grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of containers stored on the floor by the exit door.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in the mop bucket. Operator stored properly.
Jan 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket in walk in freezer soiled.
Nov 9, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Saylin Caridad hired 3 months ago and Alexander Anuel hired 6 months ago with no employee training.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket in walk in freezer soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic container, and napkins stored on floor.
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 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 beef empanadas (87F - Hot Holding); cheese empanadas (89F - Hot Holding) stored on a rack in the kitchen. Operator placed items to reheat beef empanadas (168F - Reheating); cheese empanadas (167F - Reheating). Observed cheese pastry (87F - Hot Holding) at the display case at the front counter taken out at 3 hours before inspection. Discussed time as a public health and gave form to operator.
No chlorine 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 at the kitchen. Operator placed new paper towel.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Saylin Caridad hired 3 months ago and Alexander Anuel hired 6 months ago with no employee training.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed quaternary solution not dispensing at the 3 compartment sink. Operator would be using chlorine sanitation solution until unit is fixed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle on top of prep table. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of beef, cheese and jugs of water in the kitchen.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket in walk in freezer soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic container, and napkins stored on floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by 3 compartment sink soiled.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under 3 compartment sink soiled.
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.