Leo's House II
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
35
Score
Leo's House II has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed flan with date marked with 4/8/26.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed flan with date marked with 4/8/26.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (116F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (130F - Hot Holding, less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed 3CS with chlorine sanitation solution at 200 ppm. Operator add water. Recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
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. Employee name Yamira Ramirez.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple cleaned dishes stored in hand sink located at the front counter. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling in front of bathroom door.
36-32-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and oil container with no label. Operator properly labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
35
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaning vinegar not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled, unit located next to the fryer at kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cellphone stored on food storage shelves above the prep table at cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, unit located at cook line by the steam table.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of prep cooler at cook line soiled. Observed interior reach in cooler located by the steam table soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf at cook line soiled. Observed prep cooler at cook line exterior soiled. Observed exterior of microwave soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior at cook line soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
21-02-4
61
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep cooler located at cook line sausage (50 F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (42F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding), as per cook all food products was transferred to this unit less than 4 hours ago. Instructed operator to transfer food to another cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in the reach in freezer located at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowel in the cooked rice container used as scoop. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed hanging on oven handle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
64
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (73F - Hot Holding), in a container on the prep table at cook line, operator stated that food was there less than 2 hours. Instructed operator to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on the prep table at cook line a container with no handle used to scoop sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled, located at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, at upright cooler at cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
21-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled, stored on food storage shelves above the prep table at cook line.
02D-01-5
67
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in upright reach on cooler in kitchen. Coached employee on proper defrosting of reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelving in reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees at front counter without hairnets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: On call back inspection observed two employees at front counter without hair restraints. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
82
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled at the entrance of the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation table located across from cook line. Operator removed cloth from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
90
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler located next to the preparation table in the kitchen observed raw shell eggs over cut and RTE lettuce.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the reach-in freezer next to the steam table observed raw breaded chicken over steak and raw French fries, employed reorganized the food in the freezer as indicated in the food code. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shells eggs stored in a container on the preparation table at ambient temperature, employee immediately placed eggs back in the cooler to rapidly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door handle soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both oven located in the kitchen interior soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the reach in cooler located next to the preparation table in the kitchen observed cut lettuce, cut tomatoes, ham stored in plastic containers not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
52
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cut tomatoes container at reach in cooler. Employee stored cut tomatoes in a shelf above raw fish container. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and oil mix 75F Cold-Holding , out for one hour At kitchen counter. Cook put garlic and oil container inside reach in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal pan stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed pan from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen liver in a container on top of preparation table at kitchen thawing at room temperature. Cook placed frozen liver container inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee stored sanitizing solution container six in above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
61
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers with cooked pork, Moro rice, cooked ground beef and cooked black beans, inside reach in cooler. According to cook prepared yesterday, no date labeled.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed two plastic food containers broken. Employee discarded plastic containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. employee removed knife and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside reach in freezer card board in use on bottom shelf.
14-05-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Leo's House II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Leo's House II on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Leo's House II?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Leo's House II.
How does Leo's House II compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Leo's House II most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Leo's House II's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Leo's House II have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Leo's House II 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 Leo's House II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Leo's House II is inspected around three times per year on average.
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