El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami

Last inspected:

2928 Nw 17 Ave, Miami, FL 33142
Overview

El Mejor Pan Con Lechon in Miami has accumulated 362 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.6 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. In 2022, inspectors cited a propane tank larger than code limits stored inside the building. The restaurant has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. Top recurring violations involve improper cleaning of multi-use utensils, food contact surfaces, and ventilation issues.

Most recent closure: February 23, 2015 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

34Inspections
362Violations
1Closures
1Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 10.6 violations / inspection 10.6 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 08:36:00

El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2015008561 $400.00 Feb 23, 2015 Miami (Doral)

El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.

El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections44 violations · 25 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections38 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections36 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections30 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections16 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami last inspected?
El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 20, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
When was El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami last shut down?
El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami was last shut down on February 23, 2015 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami had?
El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami find?
El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami was most recently inspected on February 20, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami ever been shut down?
Yes, El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami had any fire safety violations?
Yes, El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami been fined?
El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC in Miami has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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