LECHONERA LA MARINA
350 E SEMINOLE BLVD, Sanford FL 32771 · 321-363-1428
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
JAN 24
OCT 24
APR 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018025873 | Mar 30, 2018 | Jun 20, 2018 | $200 |
| 4--2015001470 | Nov 18, 2014 | Feb 11, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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/. -establishment has installed a new 12 burner stove, 2 stand-up ovens, a long steam table, and a new flat-top grill, and installed 2 new fryers in a different location
Jun 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -soda gun nozzle soiled in bar area -inside of ice machine in hallway has an accumulation of pink, mold-like substance -small white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler is stained
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to triple sink used to store a large bottle of Dawn dish detergent, operator removed
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing bracelets while preparing food
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of black microwave -exterior of ice machine in hallway -walk-in cooler fan covers have a light accumulation of dust/debris -dish racks soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -beer keg cooler in bar area
Apr 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -pizza for slices, employee marked time
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -marinara sauce 68F, per operator stored on top of stove less than 30 minutes, operator turned up heat on stove to rapidly reheat, rechecked 30 minutes later 167F-178F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -soda gun nozzle soiled in bar area -inside of ice machine in hallway has an accumulation of pink, mold-like substance -small white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler is stained
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in bar area blocked by beer keg cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to triple sink used to store a large bottle of Dawn dish detergent, operator removed
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing bracelets while preparing food
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath triple sink
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils at stove stored in water 78F
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in bar area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of black microwave -exterior of ice machine in hallway -walk-in cooler fan covers have a light accumulation of dust/debris -dish racks soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -beer keg cooler in bar area
Urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
Nov 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for three-compartment sink/wiping cloths -CHLORINE for dishwasher
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
Oct 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate14 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 0ppm
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -operator touched crust of pizza while slicing -operator placed sliced tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers on a salad with his bare hands, inspector educated operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of black microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for three-compartment sink/wiping cloths -CHLORINE for dishwasher
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -pizza for slices
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked pastas in glass door reach-in cooler
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -glass door reach-in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling in front of hood
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -clean plates, bowls, and pots stored on wire rack upright
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -3 mahi mahi filets in glass door reach-in cooler, operator discarded
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave soiled -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -sprayer hose at triple sink continuously leaking
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic forks in front service area
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls around handwash sink next to glass door reach-in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwashing sink in dish room blocked by sanitizer jugs
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. -emailed to operator
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. -no proof of training for employee P
Hole in or other damage to wall. -drywall at side of back door is missing
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -pizza boxes stored with end on floor
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -next to handwashing sink in dish room
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. -over box beverage area
Sep 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -3 pans cooked pasta 48F -1 pan chicken wings 48F -small amount chicken tenders 51F All in 1 door cooler overnight per operator Disposed of by operator
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -pizza slices held for sale at counter 3 hours per operator. 79F/pepperoni and 77F/everything Furnished Time as a Public Health form to operator
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwashing sink at counter
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -inside of ice machine soiled
Ceiling tile missing. -over box beverage area
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -coat on plate storage rack next to mixer
Single-service articles improperly stored. -pizza boxes on floor
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.