Lechonera Orlando
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
39
Score
Going back to 2022, Lechonera Orlando has 11 inspections in the public record. Lechonera Orlando was last inspected on Dec 1, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around nine violations across recent inspections versus roughly 15 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Lechonera Orlando trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect flying by hand sink located in cook line . 2 small insects close to hand sink by exit door in front counter. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice kept on hot box located in front counter , kept for 1 hr with temperature of 124F. Reheat 192F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife inside hand sink hand sink located on prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by mop bucket . Removed Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap on hand sink located on employee bathroom. No soap on men's bathroom Replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle over whipped cream in reach in cooler located in front counter.
12B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. MOld like substance in ceiling at dry storage.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet , removed Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer ice build up on walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans located in cook line have dust and grease
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves has debris **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in walk in cooler
29-19-4
39
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on freezer floor **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on walls and ceilings on prep area . **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 live small flying insects on hole located on front counter wall, by kitchen entrance. 1 small flying insect on prep area 1 small flying insect by steam well on front counter Total = 6 small flying insects **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cut peppers in walk in cooler Raw pork belly stored over cooked pork belly in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans kept on hot box located at front counter , kept for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 103 reheated to 171F Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers with peeled plantains stored in walk in cooler floor . Bags of pumpkins stored outside walk in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on freezer floor **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt no label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from pipe on hand sink located on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have mold like substance.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on walls and ceilings on prep area . **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
37
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over cheese in reach in cooler located in front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched phone , put phone in pocket no gloves change or hand wash. Inspector ask employee to waash hands and change gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk kept in reach in cooler at front counter with temperature of 56F. Kept for less than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items kept in hot box located at front counter, kept for less than 4 hours . White rice 114F,cooked pork 128F,black beans 95F, pinto beans 100F. Inspector ask manager to reheat to 165F. Chicken soup kept in steam well for less than 4 hours with temperature of 123F. Ask manager to reheat up to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on bathrooms located at dinning rooms. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located in front counter by exit door. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Owner cutting cooked food while wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager serving food with no hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area.Ice cream cones stored in same shelve as bleach bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Pork butts packs stored on freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign on employees bathroom inside kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on walk in cooler floor. First walk in cooler located by prep area .
29-19-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pig stomach thawing in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on wall located behind green cooling rack located on prep area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel located under steam well .
21-12-4
25
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
11
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Rice over night in hot box that was not turn on;84F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Rice over night in hot box that was not turn on;84F
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door closer broken.
32-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between pieces of equipment in prep area.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up grease and soiled floors next to fryers and behind ovens in the kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Un used kitchen equipment in outside premises.
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust and mold-like debris in walk in cooler shelf's.
14-17-4
47
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork stored over raw fish Raw pork over raw cut onion Both violations were observed at walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at prep room where raw food is cut had knives in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Emailed operator food employees reporting agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at the front counter
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk in freezer behind the fan
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at employee bathroom. Emailed operator hand washing sign **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers stored on floor at front line next to exit door
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter
21-12-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed shoes stored next to go bags **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
50
May 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw fish stored over ready to eat onions on walk in cooler . Raw pork stored over ready to eat shrimp and squid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Ice build up on walk in freezer door and floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
70
May 10, 2023
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw fish stored over ready to eat onions on walk in cooler . Raw pork stored over ready to eat shrimp and squid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect on prep area 1 small flying insect on dry storage 3 flying insects flying around sink located close to bathroom. Total=4 small flying insects **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping by locker room on located next to dry storage. 2 rodent droppings under lockers located next to dry storage. 2 rodent droppings on floor in between dry storage wall and lockers. 2 rodent droppings under rack located in front of dry storage. 1 rodent dropping on floor by garbage can located on dry storage. 4 rodent droppings on floor under rack that has silver trays on dry storage. 4 rodent droppings on floor under rice bag and paper towel roll on dry storage. 4 rodent droppings under rack that has bitter orange gallons and food coloring. Total= 20 droppings **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Rice kept on hot box for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 120F. Cooked cassava kept on steam well for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 84F. Ask manager to reheat to up to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hose stored over hand sink located at prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.Employee cup and open can stored over reach in cooler located on front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee preparing food while wearing a bracelet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Ice build up on walk in freezer door and floor. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Walk in cooler shelves have debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Two ceiling tiles missing by dry storage entrance. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-36-4
29
Oct 24, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lechonera Orlando last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lechonera Orlando on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lechonera Orlando?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lechonera Orlando.
How does Lechonera Orlando compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Lechonera Orlando most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Lechonera Orlando's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lechonera Orlando have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lechonera Orlando 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 Orlando inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lechonera Orlando is inspected around three times per year on average.
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