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LECHONERA AMERICAN & LATIN RESTAURANT LLC

989 S US HWY 441 · LADY LAKE · Lake County · FL 32159

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3697764
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13695402
DBPR license4508984

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority03D-02-5

High 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**

Warning
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High 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**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High 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**

Warning
#11High Priority03B-01-6

High 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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#13Intermediate53B-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**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -By soda station. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -In center prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Bag of potatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of sugar container. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -Drain pipe broken to right of fryers. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. -Case of forks on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
3 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.