LECHONERA AMERICAN & LATIN RESTAURANT LLC
989 S US HWY 441 · LADY LAKE · Lake County · FL 32159
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Chicken soup 53f, Beans 58f. Cooked previous day. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Chicken soup 53f, Beans 58f. Cooked previous day per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ribs 57f, Pork butt 60f, Shrimp salad 52f, Ceviche 57f, Pasta Salad 55f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. -Chicken soup 53f, Beans 58f. Over 4 hours. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Rice 118f, Plantains 127f, Pork 128f. Less than 4 hours. Operator turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -A buffet was added to the right side of the dining room. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -By soda station. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -By soda station, operator turned valve on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 7
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -In center prep area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Bag of potatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of sugar container. **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -Drain pipe broken to right of fryers. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. -Case of forks on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:31 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.