Lechonera Latina Tampa
Last inspected: May 21, 2025
18
Score
Lechonera Latina Tampa appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from May 21, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 21 violations each, up from closer to 12 violations before.
“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Lechonera Latina Tampa on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
7
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef and raw shelled eggs stored over cooked foods in tall reach-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on top of shredded cheese in tall reach-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Danil Thilus Person In Charge **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Found a bottle of Clorox sanitizer stored outside near mop sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back kitchen area **Warning**
31B-05-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of cooking oil on floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Yellow bucket with dirty mop water sitting in kitchen near walk-in-cooler. **Warning**
42-02-4
18
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored over heads of lettuce in kitchen reach-in-cooler **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No hot running water in the establishment. Three-compartment sink 82 F; hand sinks 55 F. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front back kitchen area **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Claudy Raymond Person In Charge **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen area **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Front kitchen area **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old furniture stored outside back kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Back kitchen area **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen front and back kitchen area **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
33
Feb 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings front kitchen area underneath steam table 3 rodent droppings on side of stoves 3 rodent droppings near grease trap **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has compliance violations to comply before being able to be issued license. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No hot running water in the establishment. **Warning**
27-06-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Per Plan Review Approved Proviso's The three-compartment sinks must have drainboards on each side or shelf above sinks. Only one drain board and no shelf above the 3 compartment sink **Warning**
16-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink stored outside in back of kitchen area not connected to operate. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water faucet at hand sink in front kitchen area not working. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old furniture stored outside back kitchen area **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottle water on floor in front kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground out front of restaurant on the grounds around the open dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lechonera Latina Tampa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lechonera Latina Tampa on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lechonera Latina Tampa?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lechonera Latina Tampa.
How does Lechonera Latina Tampa compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Lechonera Latina Tampa most recently scored 18 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Lechonera Latina Tampa's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lechonera Latina Tampa have averaged around 21 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lechonera Latina Tampa 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.
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