LECHONERA ALTAMONTE SPRINGS RESTAURANT
1370 E ALTAMONTE DR · ALTAMONTE SPRINGS · Seminole County · FL 32701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked beef stomach in reach in freezer **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over cod in walk in cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic sauce 65F, Picadillo at 48F recommended operator for temperature recovery in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken stew 131F, steak 131F, potato balls 124F . Operator turned unit temperature up. Recheck 139F and 140F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 8
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from end of the service line. Next to the restrooms **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in front counter Used as dump sink **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **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**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Provided operator with form **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-38-5Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went to store and brought bleach **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory. Operator posted**Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple foods made more than 24 hours no date marking in walk in cooler **Warning**
Basic 11
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hold in ceiling above reach in freezers **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while handling food **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On kitchen floor **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple bags of food and boxes of single use items. Located outside in storage truck **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between cracks in wall **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In prep table **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front counter cooler **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with accumulation of grease **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed tomatoes over cooked pork in walk in cooler **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:34 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.