Lechona Truck 3

866 Ne 79 Th St, Miami, FL 33138

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Lechona Truck 3, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “hotel and restaurant license decal not displayed”, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator inverted the mop. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

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

50-03-4

Jun 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Time Extended**

50-03-4

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut lettuce and cut tomatoes stored inside thank you bags at reach in cooler across reach in freezer. **Warning**

14-31-5

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. Provided by email. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand sink. Manager provided. **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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepackaged rice and LECHONA at reach in cooler not date marked. As per manager prepared Sunday night. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor by fryer. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

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. Observed no sign at hand sink. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS stored on MFDV floor. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-05-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS not inverted at storage rack by MFDV entrance. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-06-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**

14-73-4

Oct 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lechona Truck 3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lechona Truck 3 on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lechona Truck 3?

Across the inspection record, “hotel and restaurant license decal not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lechona Truck 3.

How does Lechona Truck 3 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Lechona Truck 3 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Lechona Truck 3's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lechona Truck 3 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lechona Truck 3 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Lechona Truck 3 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lechona Truck 3 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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