LA LECHONERA LATINA INC
11229 East Colonial Drive
Orlando, Florida, 32817
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle use to scoop rice . Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **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 preparing food orders while wearing a bracelet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/7/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle use to scoop rice . Corrected On-Site
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler kept under microwave with temperature of 50 F . Repeat Violation
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in mop sink. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food orders while wearing a bracelet.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of rice stored stored on floor in truck parked out back.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign on bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Orange Sunkist drink stored over sliced peppers in reach in cooler close to cook line. Corrected On-Site
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw rice kept in non food grade container, kept on cook line.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham 48F, bacon 51F, shell eggs 50F, frying cheese 47F all kept in reach in cooler located under microwave . Kept for less than 4 hours, cooler with temperature of 46F. Manager moved items to walk in cooler. rechecked items sliced cheese 40F, sliced ham 42F, shell eggs 45F **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Front salad reach in cooler not holding temperature. Per operator maintenance currently working on unit. Ambient temperature 60f.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath steam tables at front service counter, underneath all cooking equipment throughout facility.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At both hand wash sinks.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, side of fryers, air drying shelves at 3 compartment sink and all cooking equipment.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above reach in cooler at front service counter around tvs and top of cooler. Behind all cooking equipment and prep tables at front service counter.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to hold empanadas. Operator switched to coffee filter. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp salad ( per operator prepared 45mins) (56F - Cold Holding); potato salad ( per operator 45 mins) (53F - Cold Holding) in reach in salad cooler at front service counter. Per operator 45 mins operator placed items in walk in cooler for temperature recovery.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit needed.
- 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 form to operator. Operator had employees acknowledge and sign. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in cooler
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of uncooked beans stored in outside trailer, not covered
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over sauces in two door cooler Raw shell Eggs over butter and pickles in prep cooler cooler Corrected On-Site
- 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 (90-127F - Hot Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately reheated. Second temp 135F Spanish rice and white rice in cambros ; (90-109F - Hot Holding) less than 4hrs. Operator uses as a temporary holding station before transfer to steam table. Advised operator to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery. Second temp 166F **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Operator printed and had employees sign Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Employee scooping rice with a plastic plate. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee scooping rice while wearing a bracelet. Corrected On-Site
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Mortar and pestle wood equipment use to make mofongo.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Beef tripe been thawed on standing water. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Bulk sugar no label. Corrected On-Site
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.Sugar kept on non food grade container.
- 03B-01-6: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 Ford less than 4 hrs with temperature of 101, pigeon peas rice kept on hot box for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 103F. Ask employee to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 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.Two new employees. Repeat Violation
- 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.No consumer advisory for eggs served any style. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).