Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

LECHONERA ALTAMONTE SPRINGS RESTAURANT

1370 E ALTAMONTE DR · ALTAMONTE SPRINGS · Seminole County · FL 32701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3613911
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13549589
DBPR license6905117

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw fish and raw bacon above cooked black beans and cut produce. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -scrubbies in front counter hand wash sink. -sponge and towel in buffet hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -used to fill pitcher. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate11-26-1

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. -not all employees have signed. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**

#13Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. -only 3 food handler certificates. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic container used as scoop in adobo. -aluminum scoop no handle in rice. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -account is current but license displayed is expired. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors soiled under all cooking equipment, shelves, coolers, etc. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**

#5Basic33-15-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. -1 lid missing. Missing drain plug at dumpster. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -bench freezer on buffet line. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -portable AC in kitchen has build up a grease. -some build up on walk-in cooler shelves. -hand wash sinks soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**

#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand wash sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.