LECHONERA LATINA #4 INC

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Various empanadas in hot well 85° to 92° over an hour in hot well, operator removed and placed back in cooking equipment in kitchen for immediate temperature recovery Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager provided employee food certificates that are all expired, no other certificates provided Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee front buffet chewing gum while serving food Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by back door Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids to rice heavily soiled Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both reach in freezers in kitchen are heavily soiled Warning

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused coolers side of building Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind reach in cooler - front counter Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Foods in walk-in-cooler 5 pans of Black beans 52/ red beans 54/ 11 pans of pork 55/ 2 pans poultry 55/ 2 pans of ribs 54/ 9 pans of beef 55/ 3 pans of potato salad 55 Per operator, employees are in and out of walk-in-cooler frequently and had door open, operator states foods have not been out of temp very long. Door has been closed and temperature adjusted for immediate temperature recovery. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Per operator, all foods were made within the hour, all foods temperature between 47f and 52f, Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment out back door Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 5 flies front buffet line - landing on to go containers and food contact services, operator sanitized areas 3 flies in kitchen Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 10 cooked chicken breast 78°; sitting on prep table over 4 hours Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Foods in walk-in-cooler 5 pans of Black beans 52°/ red beans 54°/ 11 pans of pork 55°/ 2 pans poultry 55°/ 2 pans of ribs 54°/ 9 pans of beef 55°/ 3 pans of potato salad 55° Per operator, employees are in and out of walk-in-cooler frequently and had door open, operator states foods have not been out of temp very long. Door has been closed and temperature adjusted for immediate temperature recovery. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 10 Chicken breast 78°; sitting on prep table since 5 am, Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous pans of cooked foods in walk-in-cooler from previous day not dated Repeat Violation

Basic - Both 2 door Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 109 feet, operator discarded water Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2 door uptight oven is heavily soiled

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit front counter holding potato salad and ceviche and walk-in-cooler

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment out back door Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in bin not labeled

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Front reach in cooler - cut lettuce and tomatoes on paper towels Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ceviche 56°; front counter, less than 4 hours, operator moved to walk-in-cooler for immediate temperature recovery Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by garbage can and large pots Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher stored in hand sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Warning

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Employee in kitchen dropped lid to pot on floor, he picked up the dirty lid off he floor and placed on clean rack. Manager removed all lids and hand them all re washed and sanitized Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shirt hanging on rack in kitchen with dry goods Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cooling pork belly in cracked container Warning

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Bags of onions and potatoes stored outside in unprotected area Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by back door has hole in wall Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink front line has no hand wash sign Warning

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Outside back door areas have objectionable odor in waves as wind blows Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Freezers in kitchen soiled Warning

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment outside back door Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

High Priority - Waste Water on ground of establishment. Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Restaurant has place a makeshift pump into lift station out back door, as the lift station empties, waste water going directly onto the ground causing pooling water on sidewalk area, employee break area and large pooling area in front of building. County and city sewer and water is onsite and states they are illegally discharge of possible septic tank or mini lift station, draining onto ground and flowing into storm drain that flows in front of plaza into drain ditch causing standing water. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher stored in hand sink in kitchen Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk-in-cooler Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in kitchen, ran all hand sinks, 3 compartment sink, could not locate source of standing water, there is foot traffic coming in back door where there is standing water Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris walk-in-cooler Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by fryers Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor, in kitchen, cooking oil and plantains on floor Warning

Basic - Food stored outside, gallons of foods stored outside on side of building Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - High grass/weeds surrounding building., outside back door Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Objectionable odors areas of the establishment. Outside back door and front of establishment has objectionable odor Warning

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded unused equipment in front and back of restaurant Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review (Entrance to facility by ladies room) Facility has extended buffet line at front counter, moved wall by approximately 7 feet and is in process of adding 7 more hot wells, closest hand sink is 43' away. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Called plan review, extended 30 days, plans have been received, still being reviewed Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to stove top Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk-in-cooler from previous day not dated Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of freezer across from fryers soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment outside back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw pork shoulder over cooked beans and prepped vegetables in walk-in-cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sweet n sour pork ribs 115° - moved to oven Stew ribs - 128° - moved to oven Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Open Fabuloso cleaner on prep table while prep is in process Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - 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 9 employees working no CFM ONSITE JOEL VARGAS CFM - arrived during inspection Warning

Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review (Entrance to facility by ladies room) Facility has extended buffet line at front counter, moved wall by approximately 7 feet and is in process of adding 7 more hot wells, closest hand sink is 43' away. Warning

Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with handout. Operator had current employees sign Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to stove top Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk-in-cooler from previous day not dated Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used as scoop in cooked rice Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from prep table in kitchen Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of freezer across from fryers soiled Warning

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment outside back door Warning

Basic - towel used under cutting board. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Facility added a walk in cooler in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: Called plan review - operator submitted plans 12/22;- currently they are working on November Submissions - time extended 30 days per Dennis Watson Time Extended

• From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Operator cooking chicken and beef products on grill that are not under the fire suppression system, heavy grease buildup on the walls - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: Facility continues to use flat top grill, grease on wall, during inspection bacon on grill, Time Extended

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water, kitchen has no hot water Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork butts in oven 98° to 101°; per operator oven was turned off less than 1 hour ago, operator returned to heat for immediate temperature recovery Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used to fill up container of water Warning

Intermediate - 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. Facility added a walk in cooler in kitchen Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All hand sinks in front line, kitchen, prep area have no hot water, 3 compartment sink has no hot water, mop sink has no hot water Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in black beans in walk-in-cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler freezer have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in container not labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Operator cooking chicken and beef products on grill that are not under the fire suppression system, heavy grease buildup on the walls

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over prepared green peppers in grista reach in cooler.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Snapper 121°-125° operator discarded

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher stored in hand sink next to stove in kitchen area

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Red snapper on menu . Serving Caribbean Snapper. Operator corrected Electronic menu board. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Sandra Rodriguez

Intermediate - 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/

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.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ready to eat foods stored on floor next to dry storage shelves.