Lady Lake, Lake County

LECHONERA AMERICAN & LATIN RESTAURANT LLC

989 S US HWY 441, Lady Lake, FL 32159

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 Intermediate
May 18, 2026
City
Lady Lake
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
3

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

51-16-7

Detail 24580553

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. -A buffet was added to the right side of the dining room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 24580555

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24580554

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -In center prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Time Extended

May 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 15

03D-02-5

Detail 24577395

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Chicken soup 53f, Beans 58f. Cooked previous day. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24577397

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Chicken soup 53f, Beans 58f. Cooked previous day per operator. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24577400

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ribs 57f, Pork butt 60f, Shrimp salad 52f, Ceviche 57f, Pasta Salad 55f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. -Chicken soup 53f, Beans 58f. Over 4 hours. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24577399

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Rice 118f, Plantains 127f, Pork 128f. Less than 4 hours. Operator turned up heat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

51-16-7

Detail 24577394

Intermediate - 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/. -A buffet was added to the right side of the dining room. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24577402

Intermediate - 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. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24577401

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -By soda station. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24577396

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -By soda station, operator turned valve on. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24577393

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -In center prep area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24577389

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bag of potatoes. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24577390

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24577392

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of sugar container. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 24577398

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Drain pipe broken to right of fryers. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 24577403

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Case of forks on the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24577391

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar. Warning

Mar 16, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

05-08-4

Detail 24442739

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.