La Lechonera EL Barrio

435 N Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807 · Permanent Food Service · License 5808867

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 56 of 100

Latest visit: Nov 6, 2026 (2 days ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · no follow-up needed · 24 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Nov 6 routine inspection
5 high priority (no follow-up needed, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 4 repeats), 16 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-44
Safety score56

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Nov62026

Routine inspection

25 violations found

First visitNov 6, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
25 violations found:
- 5 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 16 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority5
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Raw fish stored above black beans in walk in cooler.
  Repeat violation
  Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  Raw pork stored over RTE in walk in freezer.
  Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
  Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  1 flying insect at Kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. 1 flying insect in storage area
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Chemicals stored above pastries in storage room.
Intermediate4
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  Wooden mortar and pestle. In the kitchen.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Stained white cutting board at front counter. Fryer, can opener and vegetable dicer soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Bucket blocking. Employee removed.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Front counter
  Repeat violation
Basic16
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  Cooler in front counter.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Multiple items in standing reach in cooler uncovered. In walk in freezer.
  Food stored on floor.
  In walk in freezer. Raw meat in walk in cooler.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
  Utensils in standing water at 99°F. Kitchen prep table.
  Repeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Scoop barried in bucket with flour under prep table. SS cup in bin with marinade meat.
  Equipment in poor repair.
  Walk in freezer gasket.
  Repeat violation
  Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Double door oven in the kitchen soiled.
  Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Standing reach in cooler in the kitchen.
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  2 boxes on the floor in storage area.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  Open dumpster lid.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Throughout the kitchen.
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Soiled wall at prep table in the kitchen.
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Kitchen floor greasy
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Employees water bottles stored in reach in cooler and on the prep table in kitchen area.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.