El Mejor Pan Con Lechon INC
2928 NW 17 Ave, Miami, FL 33142 · Permanent Food Service · License 2317118
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 16 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (2 repeats), 6 basic (6 repeats)-26
- Administrative complaint on Sep 16Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score54
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitSep 16, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk inside of reach in cooler at front counter. Operator placed raw shell eggs in correct storage order.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed no soap inside of men's and women's restroom.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Bellande Fenelon is expired as of 11/13/2025.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed cutting boards on prep tables at front counter with deep cuts.
Repeat violation
Equipment in poor repair.
Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at front counter in disrepair.
Repeat violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed reach in coolers around kitchen rusted.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at front counter soiled with black mold-like substance. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Repeat violation
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Repeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Complaint after follow-up
- Follow-up visitSep 16, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed soiled interior of microwave in kitchen area.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed no soap in men's and women's restroom.
More time given
At the first visitFixed on the spot
Observed at both men and women restroom. Operator placed onsite.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
Administrative complaint
At the first visit
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certification for Bellande Fenelon, 11-13-2020. EXPIRED.
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep tables.
Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed gasket in disrepair on reach in cooler by front counter area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed rusted shelves inside of reach in coolers throughout establishment.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers by front counter area.
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Observed waste receptacle in woman's restroom not covered.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.