LECHONERA ALTAMONTE SPRINGS RESTAURANT
1370 E ALTAMONTE DR · ALTAMONTE SPRINGS · Seminole County · FL 32701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High 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-20-5High 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-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 6
31A-11-4Intermediate – – 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-05-6Intermediate – – 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-01-5Intermediate – – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – – 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**
22-38-5Intermediate – – 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-02-5Intermediate – – 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**
Basic 11
36-32-5Basic – – 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**
13-07-4Basic – – 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**
36-22-4Basic – – 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-38-4Basic – – 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**
10-17-4Basic – – 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**
21-04-4Basic – – 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**
33-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
05-09-4Basic – – 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**
23-03-4Basic – – 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**
33-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4Basic – – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:06 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.