Lechonera Latina 5
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
32
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Lechonera Latina 5, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
32
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
37
Jun 13, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touches clothes and continues to cut meat. Employee touches glasses walks to other side of line, returns and proceeds cutting meat without changing gloves or washing the hands. Male employee touches gloved hands to the front of apron to clean and proceeded to cook. Employee cooking in back cook line with gloved hands pulled up his pants and adjusted his belt and apron without changing gloves or handwashing before continuing to cook. Manager educated staff, they washed their hands and changed gloves . **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Only sink available in back kitchen has pitcher inside. Manager removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Sink to right of cook line. Manager states it's under construction **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. One sink operating in back kitchen cook line with no soap. Manager filled. No soap in men's restroom. Staff filled **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4
64
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over RTE in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle with no label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee at cook line prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing handle for cold water at hand wash sink at front counter next to fryers
29-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven with debris
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. At prep station
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At men's bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Empanadas in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
50
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Black beans 49F and Pinto beans 50F cooked yesterday in cooler overnight.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came from outside went to the serving and put gloves on without washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans 49F and Pinto Beans 50F.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Sever chewing gum on front line.
12B-09-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of flatware on floor behind serving line. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
52
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Rice pudding cups at front counter
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken over beans in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Large pot at dish **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook in kitchen. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At make table
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk-in cooler and freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
35
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (78F - Hot Holding) in kitchen, operator states out les then 2 hours, will heat to proper temperature **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over bread, raw chicken over beans in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At two compartment sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At make table **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water cup In kitchen
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lechonera Latina 5 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lechonera Latina 5 on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lechonera Latina 5?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lechonera Latina 5.
How does Lechonera Latina 5 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Lechonera Latina 5 most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Lechonera Latina 5's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lechonera Latina 5 have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lechonera Latina 5 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Lechonera Latina 5 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lechonera Latina 5 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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