Lechonera El Jibarito
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Lechonera El Jibarito has eight inspections in the public record. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to nine violations.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Lechonera El Jibarito's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
67
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in non food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink on front line next to steam table.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink on front line by steam table.
31B-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in sugar container on the front line near steam table directly in sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink on front line steam table.gave operator hand washing sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sugar container lids soiled on front line and in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink in the smoker. Facility has another handwashing sink in the same vicinity.
29-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with sugar on the front line and in kitchen not labeled.
02D-01-5
52
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on several units in back kitchen in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Mop sink, draining onto ground.
29-03-4
86
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. sent form for complience **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade, shaft and holster heavily soiled,
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels, soap or sign at sink on buffet line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood, hood filters, backsplash heavily soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets throughout facility.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.under cooking equipment and all corners.
36-73-4
Basic - Light shield in produce room missing.
38-01-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
24-06-4
50
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Out door next to mop sink
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - restrooms
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4/22
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt shaker
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lechonera El Jibarito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lechonera El Jibarito on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lechonera El Jibarito?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lechonera El Jibarito.
How does Lechonera El Jibarito compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Lechonera El Jibarito most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Lechonera El Jibarito's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lechonera El Jibarito have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lechonera El Jibarito means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Lechonera El Jibarito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lechonera El Jibarito is inspected around two times per year on average.
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