LEO'S HOUSE RESTAURANTE

Name: LEO'S HOUSE RESTAURANTE
Address: 7911 W 26TH AVE, HIALEAH, FL, 33016, US
Rating: 33.3

7911 W 26TH AVE, HIALEAH, FL 33016

License #2319341

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33.3 Grade F / 100

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October 19, 2026 · 27 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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LEO'S HOUSE RESTAURANTE in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 33.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 54 total violations — 5 critical, 13 major, 36 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 19, 2026 shows 27 observation rows: 2 critical, 6 major, and 19 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[11-27-4] 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.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer floor
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed wet soiled towel on the prep table.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under the three compartment sink.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the kitchen hand washing sink.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen area , back area walls soiled.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins containers on top of the prep table.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed walk in cooler shelves with heavy soiled.
[40-06-5] 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 the front counter service area, observed cellphone on the prep table.
[11-26-1] 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.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed front counter reach in cooler shelves with rust. Observed kitchen reach in cooler shelves rusted out.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under underneath the prep table with heavy soiled.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with heavy soiled.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipments in the back area, observed grease on the floor behind kitchen equipments
[12A-13-4] 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 employee touching cellphone and then serving customers. Coached employee on using equipment Employee put cellphone away.
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed front counter storage cabinets soiled .
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired on 04/25/2026 Rolando Diaz
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed ceiling tile hole on wall in the back storage area, observed hole on wall by the kitchen entrance.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container not covered located at the front counter area counter area, observed croquettes in the walk in cooler not covered, observed Swai, croquettes, cooked yuca not covered in the kitchen reach in cooler .
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front counter chest cooler soiled in the inside, observed back area black reach in cooler with heavy soiled.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice containers not labeled in the storage area.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was provided.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water, at kitchen by the stove.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils stored in standing water at 89°F, operator placed on top of the stove to reheat..
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on preparation table, operator properly stored in chlorine sanitation solution of 100 ppm.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed white rice stored in thank you bag. Operator removed it.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
[11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed the poster to operator.
[11-27-4] 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. Emailed poster to operator.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice pudding was prepared from Saturday as per operator located at the front line.