LECHONERA ALTAMONTE SPRINGS RESTAURANT
1370 E ALTAMONTE DR · ALTAMONTE SPRINGS · Seminole County · FL 32701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High 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**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – – 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**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – 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**
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. -not all employees have signed. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5Intermediate – – 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
14-01-5Basic – – 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**
50-09-4Basic – – 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**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – 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**
33-15-4Basic – – 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**
14-69-4Basic – – 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**
23-03-4Basic – – 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**
29-11-4Basic – – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:20 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.