La Esquina Del Lechon in Medley

Last inspected:

8601 Nw 58 St # 101, Medley, FL 33178
Overview

La Esquina del Lechón in Medley has recorded 25 inspections with 277 violations over the data period, averaging 11.1 violations per inspection—more than double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been cited across 13 of the 25 inspections, with food contact surface violations appearing in nearly every recent inspection. Management awareness violations, employee health policy violations, and proper cooking temperature violations have been recurring findings. Employee health reporting was documented in at least 5 inspections. Fire safety violations were cited in 2015 (missing portable fire extinguisher) and 2019 (marked exit blocked by garbage, brooms, and trays). The most recent inspection on February 24, 2026 resulted in two outcomes on the same date: one routine inspection with a Call Back - Complied disposition and another with Inspection Completed - No Further Action, both finding food contact surface violations among other basic violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
277Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

La Esquina Del Lechon in Medley: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 11.1 violations / inspection 11.1 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

La Esquina Del Lechon in Medley: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked by garbage can, brooms, and trays. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**

La Esquina Del Lechon in Medley: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections40 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 25 violations (16 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections36 violations · 24 high priority
— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

La Esquina Del Lechon in Medley: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Esquina Del Lechon in Medley last inspected?
La Esquina Del Lechon in Medley was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at La Esquina Del Lechon in Medley?
The most frequently cited violations at La Esquina Del Lechon in Medley are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has La Esquina Del Lechon in Medley had?
La Esquina Del Lechon in Medley has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Esquina Del Lechon in Medley find?
La Esquina Del Lechon in Medley was most recently inspected on February 24, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has La Esquina Del Lechon in Medley ever been shut down?
No, La Esquina Del Lechon in Medley has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has La Esquina Del Lechon in Medley had any fire safety violations?
Yes, La Esquina Del Lechon in Medley has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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