LECHONERA ALTAMONTE SPRINGS RESTAURANT
1370 East Altamonte Drive
Florida, 32701
Seminole County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with mold-like substance above buffet line next to bathrooms - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers and can tomatoes at storage unit - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 27-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet in hand wash sink next to dish area - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink next to dish area - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee Filling pitcher with water at cook line hand sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers in walk in cooler prepared more than 24 hours not date marked - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2025 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
13
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with mold-like substance above buffet line next to bathrooms
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above prep table **Corrected On-Site**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook line
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice container at dry storage
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers and can tomatoes at storage unit
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
- 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice container in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet in hand wash sink next to dish area
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork over unwashed produce in walk in cooler
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over RTE pork belly in walk in cooler
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink next to dish area
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee Filling pitcher with water at cook line hand sink
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink next to front counter
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers in walk in cooler prepared more than 24 hours not date marked
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 revealed 22 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 2/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while handling food **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Prep cook wearing watch. **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On kitchen floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
- 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Electronic Griddle in back prep area next to 3 compartment sink used for cooking breakfast items with oil - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/3/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
11
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hold in ceiling above reach in freezers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while handling food **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On kitchen floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple bags of food and boxes of single use items. Located outside in storage truck **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between cracks in wall **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front counter cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with accumulation of grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed tomatoes over cooked pork in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked beef stomach in reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 08A-20-5: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 over cod in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic sauce 65F, Picadillo at 48F recommended operator for temperature recovery in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in front counter Used as dump sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator with form **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 22-38-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator went to store and brought bleach **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple foods made more than 24 hours no date marking in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Electronic Griddle in back prep area next to 3 compartment sink used for cooking breakfast items with oil - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 21 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
8
Basic
11
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hold in ceiling above reach in freezers **Warning**
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while handling food **Warning**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On kitchen floor **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple bags of food and boxes of single use items. Located outside in storage truck **Warning**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between cracks in wall **Warning**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In prep table **Warning**
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front counter cooler **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with accumulation of grease **Warning**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed tomatoes over cooked pork in walk in cooler **Warning**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked beef stomach in reach in freezer **Warning**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over cod in walk in cooler **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic sauce 65F, Picadillo at 48F recommended operator for temperature recovery in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken stew 131F, steak 131F, potato balls 124F . Operator turned unit temperature up. Recheck 139F and 140F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from end of the service line. Next to the restrooms **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in front counter Used as dump sink **Warning**
- 53A-05-6: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/ **Warning**
- 53B-01-5: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**
- 11-26-1: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. Provided operator with form **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 22-38-5: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. Operator went to store and brought bleach **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory. Operator posted**Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple foods made more than 24 hours no date marking in walk in cooler **Warning**
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Electronic Griddle in back prep area next to 3 compartment sink used for cooking breakfast items with oil
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 24 total violations (4 high priority, 8 intermediate, 11 basic).