EL MEJOR PAN CON LECHON INC
2928 NW 17 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with excessive cut marks in the kitchen area.
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet at three compartment sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 29-08-4:Basic - 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.
- 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 Pork (108F - Hot Holding) in the Warmer behind front counter. Operator raised the temperature of hot holding unit.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in men and women s restroom.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. For cutting pork.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag with onions stored on floor.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler at from missing thermometer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -multiple employees wearing bracelets and watches
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of cayenne sauce stored on the floor, operator relocated Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -multiple knives stored between wall and back of triple sink, operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils on shelf below hot holding table stored in water 82F
- 31B-04-4:Basic - 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
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic spoons and forks on top of reach-in cooler
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -white cutting board
- 41-15-5:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards throughout the kitchen are stained
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to triple sink used to store oven mits Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to triple sink in rear of kitchen, operator installed soap Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed parts of floor in establishment missing tile Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter. Warning **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter. Warning **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning **Time Extended **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area. Warning **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. As per operator mop sink was removed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. As per operator mop sink was removed. Warning **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed no chlorine chemical test kit. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed no chlorine chemical test kit. **Time Extended **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/14/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
12
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter. Warning **Time Extended**
- 08B-49-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: 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. **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees without hair restraint preparing and serving food at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed two employees without hair restraint preparing and serving food at front counter. Warning **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door at kitchen area. Warning **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning **Time Extended**
- 08B-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed reach in freezer stored outside. As per operator it's for beer and concentrated juices. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed reach in freezer stored outside no food inside. As per operator it's for beer and concentrated juices. Warning **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: 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. Warning **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed oven at kitchen area soiled with old food debris. Observed stove at front kitchen area soiled with old food debris. Warning **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area. Warning **Time Extended**
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. As per operator mop sink was removed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. As per operator mop sink was removed. Warning **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed behind shelf next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed behind shelf next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. Warning **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed no food for customers present in the reach in cooler at the time of the CB inspection. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed no chlorine chemical test kit. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: 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. Warning **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: 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 **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area. Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 revealed 18 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
8
Basic
22
Total
35
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knifes between wall and 3 compartment sink. Operator removed knifes. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under oven on floor at kitchen area. Admin Complaint
- 08B-49-4:Basic - 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. Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with jewelry preparing and serving food. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees without hair restraint preparing and serving food at front counter. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door in disrepair in kitchen area. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door at kitchen area. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions at entrance of kitchen. Operator picked up item. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed reach in freezer stored outside. As per operator it's for beer and concentrated juices. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - 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. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - 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. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area. Warning
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. As per operator mop sink was removed. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled. Observed interior reach in cooler soiled. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single service items on top of warmer at front counter not inverted. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of sugar and salt not covered at kitchen area. Warning
- 33-31-5:Basic - 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. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed behind shelf next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - 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. Admin Complaint
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in reach in freezer at kitchen area. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw salmon stored over bananas in reach in cooler at front counter area. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - 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. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **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
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front counter. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. 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. Observed next to 3 compartment at kitchen area. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 35 total violations (5 high priority, 8 intermediate, 22 basic).