Name: DE LEON FOOD SERVICES
Address: 3553 W 76 ST #13-14, HIALEAH, FL, 33018, US
Rating: 1.5

Inspection Date: 12/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10909900

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at front line. Warning
23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled. Warning
36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents, standing fans soiled. Warning
24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots at cook line stored not inverted. Warning
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employees water bottles stored on the preparation table at cook line. Warning
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees preparing food with no hair restraints. Warning
24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several clean containers wet nesting on drying shelves above the three compartment sink. Warning
16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing, sanitizing and then rinsing equipments in the three compartment sink. Coached employee on how to properly use correct order when washing equipments. Warning
10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed hanged on the oven handle at cook line. Warning
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed interior use spoons stored in standing water at 76F at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven heavily soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front counter. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wash sink with food debris, dirt, slime on the splash guard and crevices, sink located at cook line. Observed exterior of the three compartment sink soiled. Observed exterior of standing hot holding unit soiled. Observed food storage shelves located at cook line soiled. Observed exterior of the microwave soiled, microwave located at cook line. Observed chest in freezer gasket soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Warning
21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on the preparation table by the steam table located at cook line. Warning
12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees washing dishes to continue to prepare food without washing her hands prior. Warning
08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat sauces. Warning
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored over raw beef liver. Warning
01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front counter observed tres leches (48F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (48F - Cold Holding); sweet corn dessert (47F - Cold Holding), as per manager stored in unit for over 4 hours, she also stated that unit was not kept open. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter observed tres leches (48F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (48F - Cold Holding); sweet corn dessert (47F - Cold Holding), as per manager stored in unit for over 4 hours, she also stated that unit was not kept open. Warning
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed over the grill at cook line fried plantains (98F - Hot Holding), as per chef for less than 1 hour. Instructed operator to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer heavily soiled. Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue in the hand wash sink located at kitchen. Observed employee gabbing water from hand wash sink to cook. Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at kitchen area. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/3/2025

23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled. Repeat Violation
24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed 3 clean pots stored directly on the phone, under storage shelves at cook line.
50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board at cook line.
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee's water bottles stored on the prep table located by the three compartment sink at cook line.
40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone, keys stored on storage shelves above the steam table at cook line. Repeat Violation
10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle.
10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with no handle used as scoop in a rice container inside the hot holding box at cook line.
21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board at cook line.
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease accumulation inside both oven at cook line.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food storage shelves located at cook line has accumulation of food debris and grease buildup. Observed walk in cooler Strip Door Curtain has slime like buildup. Repeat Violation
21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed wet wc stored on prep table at cook line.
12A-29-4:High Priority - 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 scrolling through his phone several times then continued to prepared food without washing hands prior.
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice cooked white rice (118F - Hot Holding), as per cook left out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Instructed operator to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a plastic container in the hand wash sink located at cook line. Repeat Violation
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel provided at hand wash sink located at cook line. Operator refilled paper towel. Corrected On-Site
22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of microwave with some rust spots.

Inspection Date: 10/24/2024

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handle used as scoop in the spice containers under-the prep table located at cook line. Warning
23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hand sink faucet handle soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. All throughout the kitchen. Warning
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All throughout the kitchen. Warning
08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee's water bottle stored with food served to the customer in the chest freezer located by the storage shelves in the kitchen. Warning
40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees car keys, cell phone, sunglasses stored on shelves above an unused steam table at cook line. Warning
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer gasket torn, located at cook line by the storage shelves at cook line. Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in cooler at front line. Warning
10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven handle at cook line. Warning
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of both oven in the kitchen have heavy grease buildup. Warning
14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed chest freezer located by the three compartment sink has exposed insulation on the lid. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food storage shelves with dust, dirt accumulation, located by the oven at kitchen. Observed cooking pans have heavy grease buildup. Observed storage shelves at cook line has heavy grease and soil buildup. Observed wall mounted fan with heavy dirt and dust accumulation. Warning
21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Repeat Violation Warning
12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook clean his face then continue to prep food without washing his hands prior. Warning
22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Warning
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw eggs over ham. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (50 F - Cold Holding) in a small under counter refrigerator at front line,employee stated she had just placed food in cooler. Employee transferred food to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Warning
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In an hot holding unit at cook line observed cooked beans (120 F - Hot Holding), cook stated food was stored in unit less than 2 hours ago. Employee removed food to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled, observed kitchen utensils hanged on storage shelves above a small prep table located near the three compartment sink have dirt, dust buildup. Repeat Violation Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a wiping cloth stored in the hand sink at cook line. Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink front counter, no paper towel. Warning
53B-02-5:Intermediate - 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. Mariley Machado, Ines, Jose Luis working for over a 60 days with no proof of training. Warning
11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink front counter no soap. Warning

Inspection Date: 6/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8693807

23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler handle soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed walk in cooler handle soiled. **Time Extended**
36-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in oven door handle. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed tongs in oven door handle. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand sink no sign. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed at kitchen hand sink no sign. **Time Extended**
23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on freezer's and coolers soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed gaskets on freezer's and coolers soiled. **Time Extended**
21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter and chicken area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed at front counter and kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370773

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at bar front counter. Warning
23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler handle soiled. Warning
36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed inside walk in cooler. Warning
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on the floor front counter area. Employee stored water cases six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in oven door handle. Repeat Violation Warning
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand sink no sign. Repeat Violation Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on freezer's and coolers soiled. Warning
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter and chicken area. Warning
41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored in refrigerator next to sliced cheese at front counter bar area. Employee removed medication. Corrected On-Site Warning
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table sweet plantains (122F - Hot Holding); fried fish (125F - Hot Holding); baked chicken (119F - Hot Holding) according to manager placed on steamer 2 hours ago. Employee took food's to kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to steam table no paper towels available. Repeat Violation Warning
11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to Steam table no no soap Repeat Violation Warning
02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork belly, cooked hamburger patties, and roasted pork according to cook prepared two days ago, no date labaled. Warning

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