Leidy's Lunch

13899 West Okeechobee Rd, Hialeah, FL 33018

American

Last inspected: Aug 2, 2024

Score

High Risk

Public records show three inspections at Leidy's Lunch stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 2, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

Leidy's Lunch's latest score of 52 falls below the Hialeah average of 76. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (89F - Hot Holding); empanadas (90F - Hot Holding), for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution at 200 ppm. Operator add water recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Operator fill out the dispenser water tank during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

27-09-4

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

16-37-1

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

21-09-4

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Leidy's Lunch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Leidy's Lunch on file is from Aug 2, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Leidy's Lunch compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Leidy's Lunch most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Leidy's Lunch's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Leidy's Lunch have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Leidy's Lunch 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 Leidy's Lunch inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Leidy's Lunch is inspected around two times per year on average.

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