El Lechonsito

404 Sw 22 Ave, Miami, FL 33135

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 24, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting El Lechonsito on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since 10/01/2025. **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager certification for Idania Santana. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

16-37-1

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**

50-04-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**

50-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam co trainers stored on floor under hand sink. Operator placed at 6 inches from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-05-4

Apr 11, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Lechonsito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Lechonsito on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Lechonsito?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Lechonsito.

How does El Lechonsito compare to other restaurants in Miami?

El Lechonsito most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has El Lechonsito's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Lechonsito have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Lechonsito means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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