LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT
5601 N ARMENIA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33603
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked stock in walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food container stored inside hand sink near 3 compartment sink
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked and raw food not covered in walk-in-cooler
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooksline **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white containers in dry storage area not labeled **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 4:17 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.