LECHONERA ORLANDO
9998 EAST COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32817 · 407.249.0207
Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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JUN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on mens bathroom Operator killed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024050127 | Jul 9, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | $800 |
| 4--2023030968 | May 10, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | $800 |
| 4--2022002047 | Oct 15, 2021 | Mar 16, 2022 | $400 |
| 4--2016032820 | Apr 7, 2016 | Aug 5, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw goat stored over julienne peepers in walk in cooler. Properly stored
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tembleque kept cold holding overnight in dessert cooler with temperature of 51F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tembleque kept cold holding overnight in dessert cooler with temperature of 51F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice kept in box located in front counter with temperature of 121F. Reheat 161F Black beans kept in hot box with temperature of 119F.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fly spray stored next to slicer in front counter. Removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Removed. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in disrepair in walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between wall and sink in prep area. Removed
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on prep area
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box; black beans (112F - Hot Holding), white rice 123; ( - Hot Holding) kept in hot box for 1hr. Reheated to 196F
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer over 200 ppm. Rechecked after adding water 200pm.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with bracelet
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Owner cutting meat with no hair net.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris on floor on produce walk in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in walk in cooler
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Removed
Open dumpster lid. Closed
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink over mayo ketchup in reach in cooler. Removed
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on floor under meat cutting machine.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect flying by hand sink located in cook line. 2 small insects close to hand sink by exit door in front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice kept on hot box located in front counter, kept for 1 hr with temperature of 124F. Reheat 192F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by mop bucket. Removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife inside hand sink hand sink located on prep area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap on hand sink located on employee bathroom. No soap on men's bathroom Replaced
employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle over whipped cream in reach in cooler located in front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. MOld like substance in ceiling at dry storage.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet, removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer ice build up on walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans located in cook line have dust and grease
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves has debris
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in walk in cooler
Jun 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on freezer floor
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have mold like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on walls and ceilings on prep area.
Jun 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 4 live small flying insects on hole located on front counter wall, by kitchen entrance. 1 small flying insect on prep area 1 small flying insect by steam well on front counter Total = 6 small flying insects
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cut peppers in walk in cooler Raw pork belly stored over cooked pork belly in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans kept on hot box located at front counter, kept for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 103 reheated to 171F Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Containers with peeled plantains stored in walk in cooler floor. Bags of pumpkins stored outside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on freezer floor
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have mold like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on walls and ceilings on prep area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from pipe on hand sink located on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt no label
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over cheese in reach in cooler located in front counter.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched phone, put phone in pocket no gloves change or hand wash. Inspector ask employee to waash hands and change gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk kept in reach in cooler at front counter with temperature of 56F. Kept for less than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items kept in hot box located at front counter, kept for less than 4 hours. White rice 114F,cooked pork 128F,black beans 95F, pinto beans 100F. Inspector ask manager to reheat to 165F. Chicken soup kept in steam well for less than 4 hours with temperature of 123F. Ask manager to reheat up to 165F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on bathrooms located at dinning rooms.
No soap provided at handwash sink located in front counter by exit door.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Owner cutting cooked food while wearing a watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager serving food with no hair restraints.
Food stored in a prohibited area.Ice cream cones stored in same shelve as bleach bottles.
Food stored on floor.Pork butts packs stored on freezer floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign on employees bathroom inside kitchen.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on walk in cooler floor. First walk in cooler located by prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pig stomach thawing in standing water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on wall located behind green cooling rack located on prep area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel located under steam well.
Jul 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pig feet kept cooling overnight in walk in cooler with temperature of 53F.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1small flying on prep area 1 small flying insect on dinning room
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork chops stored over cooked pig feet in walk in cooler. Raw liver stored over peeled potatoes in walk in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over beef in walk in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on mens bathroom Operator killed
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pig feet kept cooling in walk in cooler overnight with temperature of 53F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk kept in make table in front counter for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 48F. Inspector suggested to operator to keep on time control and discard after four hours.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD 40 can located over black beans cooling in prep area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat grinder located in walk in cooler dirty. When inspector asked operator he said they don't really use the machine and it was not used today.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tray inside hand sink located by exit door in prep area.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Squid been sold as octopus.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on women and men bathrooms.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in hand sink located in cook line
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate use to scoop rice Bowl use to scoop sugar from bulk container located in dry storage.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up on floor behind stoves.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes in between walk and prep sink located in prep area.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Equipment kept outside of prep area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from pipe under hand sink located in cookline
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt and sugar no label
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Rice over night in hot box that was not turn on;84F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Rice over night in hot box that was not turn on;84F
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/
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door closer broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between pieces of equipment in prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up grease and soiled floors next to fryers and behind ovens in the kitchen area.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Un used kitchen equipment in outside premises.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust and mold-like debris in walk in cooler shelf's.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork stored over raw fish Raw pork over raw cut onion Both violations were observed at walk in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at prep room where raw food is cut had knives in sink
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 operator food employees reporting agreement
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed shoes stored next to go bags
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at the front counter
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk in freezer behind the fan
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at employee bathroom. Emailed operator hand washing sign
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers stored on floor at front line next to exit door
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter
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.