La Leonesa Fritanga
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
41
Score
Public records show seven inspections at La Leonesa Fritanga stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
“No soap provided at handwash sink” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so La Leonesa Fritanga trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at walk in cooler BEANS AND RICE (90F - Cooling), as per manager made the day prior.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at front counter an employee change gloves without washing their hand. Coached employee and manager on proper handwashing procedures.l **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at walk in cooler BEANS AND RICE (90F - Cooling), as per manager made the day prior.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no sign for consumer advisory. Printed sign and manager hung in wall during inspection.. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink at front counter. Manager placed a bottle of soap at hand sink.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance. Manager cleaned interior during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at walk in freezer shelf lined with cardboard.
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at warewashing area shelf wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing washing sign and handwashing sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
41
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than four employees without a certified manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink at front counter cook line and kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusting at pitting. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used to scoop uncooked rice, employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed shelf at walk in cooler lined with cardboard. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers on shelf at warewashing area wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of salsa stored on the floor at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the floor of walk in freezer entrance. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink a front counter cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bins of marinated meat not covered at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
47
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
22
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over corn on the cob. Raw sausage over pork. Raw eggs over tamales. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork hot holding on front counter steam table at 117F, less than 4 hours. Manager removed double pan underneath for better steaming of product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Back flow prevention required at faucet by kitchen handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certificate provided for person in charge at time of inspection Mariela toval **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bathroom and at front counter. Stocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Observed 2 cooks, 2 front counter workers. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Open bag of cooked beef in freezer. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In walk-in cooler and front drink cooler. **Warning**
14-45-4
37
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red beans (109F - Hot Holding); yuca (94F - Hot Holding) located at front counter steamtable due to food items not stored directly into unit, less than 4 hours. Employee removed to reheat to 165F and above. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose attached to faucet at three compartment sink, no splitter added. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. Observed 4 food employees engaged in food preparation and serving approximately 6+ customers. At time of inspection, operator paid license via DBPR automated system in the amount of $312, confirmation# 236048245. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
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. Emailed to operator at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at handwash sink located behind front counter. Employee turned on hot water valve under handwash sink, hot water reach minimum temperatures of 85F and above. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth cover tortillas inside igloo container located behind front counter. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located throughout kitchen establishment. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at kitchen area.
14-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cabbage on top cardboard lining prep counter. Employee discarded cardboard. Observed cardboard lining beverage cooler behind front counter. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food located inside a container of uncooked rice, under prep counter. Employee removed bowl stored in container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over fruit in the walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the cook line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter kitchen and employee restroom.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the walk-in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different products on the walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the employee restroom. Sign provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a large container with flour.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Leonesa Fritanga last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Leonesa Fritanga on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Leonesa Fritanga?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Leonesa Fritanga.
How does La Leonesa Fritanga compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Leonesa Fritanga most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Leonesa Fritanga's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Leonesa Fritanga have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Leonesa Fritanga 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 La Leonesa Fritanga inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Leonesa Fritanga is inspected around two times per year on average.
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