DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

LECHONERA LATINA TAMPA

1420 W WATERS AVE STE 106

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10758706

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of cooking oil on floor Warning
  • 42-02-4:Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Yellow bucket with dirty mop water sitting in kitchen near walk-in-cooler. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning
  • 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6: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-20-5: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
  • 11-27-4: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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Danil Thilus Person In Charge Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area Repeat Violation 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. Repeat Violation 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. Found a bottle of Clorox sanitizer stored outside near mop sink Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back kitchen area Warning
  • 53B-13-5: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. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10763757

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen front and back kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
  • 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old furniture stored outside back kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Claudy Raymond Person In Charge Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front back kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **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 2025-01-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Admin Complaint
  • 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10758537

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen front and back kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Front kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
  • 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old furniture stored outside back kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Claudy Raymond Person In Charge Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front back kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **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 2025-01-22: **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10755160

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen front and back kitchen area Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Front kitchen area Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen area Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Back kitchen area Warning
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old furniture stored outside back kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-04-5: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
  • 11-27-4: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
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Claudy Raymond Person In Charge Warning
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water in the establishment. Three-compartment sink 82 F; hand sinks 55 F. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front back kitchen area 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8615573

  • 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old furniture stored outside back kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8606777

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottle water on floor in front kitchen area. Warning
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground out front of restaurant on the grounds around the open dumpster. Warning
  • 16-04-4: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
  • 29-27-4: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
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water faucet at hand sink in front kitchen area not working. Warning
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old furniture stored outside back kitchen area Warning
  • 50-08-7: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
  • 35A-04-4: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
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water in the establishment. Warning