La Lechonera Montalvo

3025 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
Last inspected: May 6, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

La Lechonera Montalvo appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Lakeland restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/25 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
82
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
90
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. PIC replaced paper towls
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Lechonera Montalvo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Lechonera Montalvo on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Lechonera Montalvo?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Lechonera Montalvo.

How does La Lechonera Montalvo compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

La Lechonera Montalvo most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 86.

Has La Lechonera Montalvo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Lechonera Montalvo have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Lechonera Montalvo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Lechonera Montalvo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Lechonera Montalvo is inspected around two times per year on average.