Lechonera Latina 5
1919 McCoy Rd, Orlando, FL 32809 · Permanent Food Service · License 5815013
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 19 routine inspection4 high priority (1 repeat), 2 intermediate, 8 basic (1 repeat)-41
- Extension granted on Aug 20, now extension grantedCounts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Safety score56
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 19, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
12 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
More time given
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
More time given
Intermediate2
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health.
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More time given
Basic8
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
More time given
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
More time given
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
More time given
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
More time given
Hole in or other damage to wall.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitAug 20, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
13 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
More time given
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
More time given
Intermediate2
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health.
Time extended 60 days from the initial inspection.
More time given
Basic8
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
More time given
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
More time given
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
More time given
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
More time given
Hole in or other damage to wall.
More time given
- First visitAug 19, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
14 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
pinto beans (55°F - Cold Holding)
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
pinto beans (55°F - Cold Holding) from yesterday. shrimp, pasta salad (50°F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours on the cold line. Advised to add to time plane.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F. ribs, potatoes, chicken wings (112-115°F - Hot Holding).
Less than 4 hours. Turned up heat on the hot well.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
1 fly on buffet line. Next unannounced visit. Per Derick.
Intermediate2
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health.
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 a new dry storage area in the backyard of the facility. The finish of the walls and floor are not smooth , easily cleanable and non absorbent. There's an added meat cooler located in the backyard. where they're cutting meat that has no hand sinks.
Basic8
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Pans of vegetables and meats located in walk in cooler and freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Unwashed cases of vegetables above prepared vegetables located on the shelf in the walk in cooler. Management moved the unwashed vegetables.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Buffet cold table ambient air 45°F interior, external thermostat reading 39°F. Foods temp 50°F
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Staff cleaned cooler located on front counter.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Men's
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Throughout the kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Entrance to kitchen.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.