LA LECHONERA EL BARRIO

Name: LA LECHONERA EL BARRIO
Address: 435 N SEMORAN BLVD, ORLANDO, FL, 32807, US
Rating: 58.8

435 N SEMORAN BLVD, ORLANDO, FL 32807

License #5808867

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58.8 Grade F / 100

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LA LECHONERA EL BARRIO in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 58.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 31, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 60 total violations — 9 critical, 10 major, 41 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 31, 2026 shows 19 observation rows: 2 critical, 4 major, and 13 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried plantains with temperature of 99F . Kept for 30 minutes on hot well. Ask manager to reheat to 165F
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 98F , hot water added
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee serving food while wearing a bracelet and a ring with diamonds.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Removed
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Shelve over stove
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over peeled vegetables in ric located in cook line. Properly stored .
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has debris
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket inside hand sink located on prep area. Removed
[14-16-4] Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Mortar pestle has cracks.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Slow flow of water in hand sink located at front counter.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Closed
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves have debris.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Door of reach in cooler located under salads table was hanging from one hinge. Operator fixed
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on make table and prep area
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels on sink on prep area, replaced.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of meats stored on walk in freezer floor. Cases of water , Gatorades , cases of marinade stored on dry storage container that is outside. Properly stored
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on walk in freezer floor

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves, in kitchen
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen hot holding cabinet spoiled with food debris.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Frozen plantain meal in grab and go not labeled. Operator relocated.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, rear food preparation area.
[08B-38-4] Boxed food stored on walk in freezer floor.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee kitchen handwash sink. Operator turned valve .
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing, at three compartment sink, by walk in cooler
[53A-05-6] 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/
[22-48-5] Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Pro Brands Professional Strength bleach .operator purchased approved one,
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid stored on shelf over slicer , food preparation area,.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, kitchen hand sink .
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Gloves not changed after void worker handled plumbing issue and then continued with same gloves to handle food. Educated operator.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water, at front counter by ice machine and kitchen area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter glass display flan (45F - Cold Holding); tres leches (49F- Cold Holding); 3 hours. Operator placed in freezer.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rear food preparation area - cutting board stained by food debris. - can opener and holster soiled with grime
[03B-04-5] Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen Bloggett oven Roast pork 99F for 15 minutes , operator instructed to reheat.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[03D-01-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On top of kitchen oven pork (80F - Cooling)/4 hours . operator instructed to refrigerate .
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Low water pressure at front counter , by ice machine,

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