Los Leones
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
37
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Los Leones stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Los Leones' latest score of 37 falls below the North Miami Beach average of 72. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spinach empanadas (110F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (104F - Hot Holding), in hot holding box, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased equipment temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes on hand washing sink, located at the front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed a new paper roll.Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Fried eggs. Emailed poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container on kitchen floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on top of preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
37
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (112F - Hot Holding) stored in the front counter hot holding box for less than 30 minutes. Advised operator to turn up heat in the unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on top of prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler with gaskets soiled. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler with accumulation of dust.
23-03-4
74
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm) operators remade Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-42-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By the cookline.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Observed front counter display case reach in cooler leaking.
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed flip top reach in cooler interior with old food debris.
22-16-4
70
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee moved garbage can with hands and place new gloves to start food preparation without washing hand. Operator washed hands and placed new gloves.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (98F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (99F - Hot Holding) on the rack next to oven for less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Operator placed item to reheat. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ham slicer with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the kitchen handwashing sink, operator placed new roll.
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front counter dessert reach in cooler with interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. In the dry storage room.
33-34-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet cloths not stored in sanitizer solution, operator placed cloths inside bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm)in the kitchen, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).
21-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used as a scoop with no handle stored in the sugar container.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed on top of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed avocados stored on the floor in the kitchen. Observed chicken and beef stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets are soiled.
23-03-4
41
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
58
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: On 11/09/2023 at the time of the callback inspection no container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: On 1/23/2024 at the time of the callback inspection no container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket in walk in freezer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: On 11/09/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket in walk in freezer soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: On 1/23/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Observed gasket in walk in freezer soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Saylin Caridad hired 3 months ago and Alexander Anuel hired 6 months ago with no employee training. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: On 11/09/2023 at the time of the callback inspection No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Saylin Caridad hired 3 months ago and Alexander Anuel hired 6 months ago with no employee training. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: On 11/09/2023 at the time of the callback inspection no container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket in walk in freezer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: On 11/09/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket in walk in freezer soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic container, and napkins stored on floor. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: On 11/09/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic container, and napkins stored on floor. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
78
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (87F - Hot Holding); cheese empanadas (89F - Hot Holding) stored on a rack in the kitchen. Operator placed items to reheat beef empanadas (168F - Reheating); cheese empanadas (167F - Reheating). Observed cheese pastry (87F - Hot Holding) at the display case at the front counter taken out at 3 hours before inspection. Discussed time as a public health and gave form to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed quaternary solution not dispensing at the 3 compartment sink. Operator would be using chlorine sanitation solution until unit is fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-59-1
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the kitchen. Operator placed new paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Saylin Caridad hired 3 months ago and Alexander Anuel hired 6 months ago with no employee training.
53B-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by 3 compartment sink soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under 3 compartment sink soiled.
36-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket in walk in freezer soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic container, and napkins stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of beef, cheese and jugs of water in the kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle on top of prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
41
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: At time of call back inspection observed bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: At time of call back inspection observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by back kitchen door marked exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: At time of call back inspection observed hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by back kitchen door marked exit. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed walk in cooler shelves are soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: At time of call back inspection observed walk in cooler shelves are soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: At time of call back inspection observed lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: At time of call back inspection observed wet mop is not inverted. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Leones last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Leones on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Leones?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Los Leones.
How does Los Leones compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
Los Leones most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has Los Leones' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Leones have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Los Leones 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 Los Leones inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Leones is inspected around three times per year on average.
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