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LECHONERA EL BARRIO OCOEE RESTAUARNT LLC

2759 OLD WINTER GARDEN RD, Ocoee FL 34761

Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5811592
Grade history
JAN 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (47F - Cold Holding), less than 4 hours in the unit. Manager discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 9640 BOGGY CREEK RD UNIT 5, Orlando — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets heavily soiled in reach in cooler at entrance of the kitchen immediately to the right.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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/ manger came during inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bulk container of flour in prep area.
Basic/14-01-5
Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil on floor in prep area.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil on stove in water temperature of 75f. Employee turned stove up high.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Employees turned single service utensils face down at front counter and behind hot line.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of pasta and flour in kitchen.
Basic/02D-01-5
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Door to reach in cooler in kitchen broken. Operator has repairs scheduled
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Sep 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Metal wall covering torn on cook line
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Sep 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cool well: Coleslaw, pasta salad, potatoe salad, guac w cut tomatoes Shrimp; (45-53F - Cold Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immedietaly moved to freezer for temp recoveryoctopus 90F cooling 1.5hrs
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ribs 114F-122F hot holding in front line steam well less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately removed to be reheated to 165F
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In garlic container in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Door to reach in cooler in kitchen broken. Operator has repairs scheduled
Basic/14-11-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Metal wall covering torn on cook line
Basic/36-24-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In salt and sugar containers. Operator immediately removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At empanada station. Operator immediately placed sign
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of reach in freezer by back exit door
Basic/22-16-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Soiled and torn foil used as cover for interior of oven. Operator immediately removed and cleaned oven
Basic/14-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic forks, knives for customer grab at counter. Operator immediately inverted
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over cooked pork in walk in cooler. Operator immediately
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Brown sugar. Operator immediately labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 9640 BOGGY CREEK RD UNIT 5, Orlando — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked pork skin. Manager discarded.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Equipment in poor repair. Door of reach in cooler off the hinges.
Basic/14-11-5
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce overcooked pork on the shelf in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On front counter. Manager removed towel.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

Recorded at 9640 BOGGY CREEK RD UNIT 5, Orlando — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pot on stove with utensils. Manager changed water.
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees beverage in reach in cooler on front counter. Manager removed.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Water leaking from pipe, hand sink on cookline.
Basic/29-11-4
Jul 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

Recorded at 9640 BOGGY CREEK RD UNIT 5, Orlando — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Francisco Diaz 5/7/2019
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2024 · Per Kathryn M DDM ONE TIME EXTENTION OF 30 DAY, MUST BE COMPLIED AT THAT TIME TO AVOID ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS. Time Extended
May 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

Recorded at 9640 BOGGY CREEK RD UNIT 5, Orlando — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Francisco Diaz 5/7/2019
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on front service counter.
Basic/36-34-5
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (47F - Cold Holding), less than 4 hours in the unit. Manager discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (121F - Hot Holding); white rice (133F - Hot Holding); less than 4 hours in holding unit. Manager turned on oven to reheat to 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cakes in display case. Manager added date mark.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for some employees trained.
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler.
Basic/23-24-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Dish area near entrance.
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum pans on top of oven. Manager turned over.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.