El Leoncito
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
37
Score
El Leoncito has been inspected 12 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “floor area(s) covered with standing water”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Titusville restaurants (averaging 68), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Brown paper towel in contact with cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Greater than 500 ppm **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 2 hose connections by washing machine. Red and green hoses attached. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat greater than 500
41-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Sarah H, Paulina N, Daniel B, Andrew V, Karla M,
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed severa. bagged pork at 112-135f sealed in ice bath, operator stated the employee sealed bag prematurely, not normal procedure. Operator unsealed bag. . No warning issued per OPQ Kim W. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-50-1
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Plastic food containers in ice machine screened area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout 3 bay sink area.
36-22-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Salad cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bread in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
37
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen Walk in cooler floor soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach found in storage area at server station by dining room. Operator cleaned it up **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach found in kitchen under cook line 1 dead roach found in server area 5 dead roaches found in storage area at server area by dining room. Operator cleaned them up **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. Dish person. Operator coached employee to wash hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler by kitchen. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 portions of Raw Mahi fish stored in walk in cooler fully thawed and still in package. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside by washing machine **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed ROP multiple cooked foods in the reheating process, in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. When asked, operator was told it was placed in bags in a hot state, tied up and cooled down. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pulled pork and roast beef stored uncovered In walk in freezer. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions stored over washed and cut onions in outside walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white powder in dry storage area without label. Operator labeled "salt. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw Mahi fish stored in walk in cooler not removed from package and fully thawed **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen Walk in cooler floor soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service food bags stored on shelves outside kitchen exposed to dust. Operator moved to dry storage room **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
35
Mar 28, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insects on dish area 1 small flying insect in dry storage
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over margarine in reach in cooler located in grill station. Raw chicken stored over marinate in produce walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling bucket in hand sink located in three bay sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used. Menu states restaurant sells red snapper but purchase yellow tail snapper. Operator crossed the word red from menus. **Corrected On-Site**
52-08-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under rack by walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from pipe under three bay sink.
29-11-4
55
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near walk in cooler used as a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink at entrance of kitchen near dishwasher. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored in a protective manner. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at wait station gaskets in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Multiple areas in kitchen covered in standing water. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler near back patio shelves soiled.
23-03-4
67
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Taco cooler sour cream 45f Upright cooler ; beef tacos (50F - Cold Holding); chicken tacos (50F - Cold Holding); beef flaunts (50F - Cold Holding); Cuban sandwiches (50F - Cold Holding) Manager states only in cooler 30 minutes recommended to rapid chill. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 107F recommended to reheat to 165F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubbie in hand sink on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Soda gun at bar soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - 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. Ice build up on condenser
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Prep area
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in contact with rice **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
50
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
22
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. At bar **Repeat Violation**
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ra2 beef steaks stored over ready to eat cooked chili ranchero in walk in cooler, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Over prep table, corrected
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelf under grill over the reach in cooler drapery's on cooks line holding old standing soiled water, drawers to reach in cooler opening while water dripping. Cleaned while inspection was taking place **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.hws at wait station used to clean beverage equipment parts, corrected by manager **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at dish station with orange liquid not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shoot on beverage dispenser at wait station heavily soiled black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop without handle used in cooked rice, removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At bar Glass lip stored inverted on bottom of reach in cooler in direct contact with soiled shelf at bar.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad make table, and line make table **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Electric drill used on site to mix large batches product. Removed from site.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under and behind equipment in food prep and cooks line areas, old food and debris in floor drains. Wall behind the margarita prep station heavily soiled, black mold like substance present **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Low grout in tiled flooring in kitchen and food rep areas, standing water and old food debris. Bare cement exposed in dry food stock room. Floor if outside walk in cooler in need to repair at door area. Hole in wall behind trash can in wait station. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table legs soiled. Exterior of equipment on cooks line near grill station need cleaned. Exterior of tortilla storage containers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler drawers interior soiled. Make table in line station interior under lid heavy soiled with black substance.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cooks linevsoiled wiping cloths left on prep table between uses.
21-10-4
26
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler floor covered with standing water. Cook line floors covered in standing water. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
24-24-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Leoncito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Leoncito on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Leoncito?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Leoncito.
How does El Leoncito compare to other restaurants in Titusville?
El Leoncito most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Titusville average of 68.
Has El Leoncito's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Leoncito have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Leoncito means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Leoncito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Leoncito is inspected around four times per year on average.
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