Lechonera Altamonte Springs Restaurant in Altamonte Springs
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1370 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701Lechonera Altamonte Springs Restaurant in Altamonte Springs has a history of recurring high-priority violations across multiple inspections. The facility has recorded 29 inspections and 238 total violations since records began, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection — significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 inspections between December 2024 and April 2025. Hand washing violations were cited repeatedly across the same period, including in the most recent inspections on October 14 and 15, 2025. Chemical storage violations, food contact surface violations, and parasite destruction failures were also documented across multiple inspections. Food condition violations appeared in 3 consecutive inspections in October 2025. The facility has been cited for fire safety violations on three occasions (December 3 and 10, 2024, and February 3, 2025) for use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors without a hood suppression system installed. No emergency closures are on record. The most recent inspection on October 15, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Lechonera Altamonte Springs Restaurant in Altamonte Springs: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
This Facility
8.8
violations / inspection
8.8 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg
5.48
violations / inspection
5.48 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Seminole County Avg
0.15
closures / facility
0.15 county average
Lechonera Altamonte Springs Restaurant in Altamonte Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - 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.
Electronic Griddle in back prep area next to 3 compartment sink used for cooking breakfast items with oil - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - 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.
Electronic Griddle in back prep area next to 3 compartment sink used for cooking breakfast items with oil - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Electronic Griddle in back prep area next to 3 compartment sink used for cooking breakfast items with oil
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back exit door
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Lechonera Altamonte Springs Restaurant in Altamonte Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 3 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections55 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections32 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Lechonera Altamonte Springs Restaurant in Altamonte Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lechonera Altamonte Springs Restaurant in Altamonte Springs last inspected?
- Lechonera Altamonte Springs Restaurant in Altamonte Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lechonera Altamonte Springs Restaurant in Altamonte Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lechonera Altamonte Springs Restaurant in Altamonte Springs are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Lechonera Altamonte Springs Restaurant in Altamonte Springs had?
- Lechonera Altamonte Springs Restaurant in Altamonte Springs has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lechonera Altamonte Springs Restaurant in Altamonte Springs find?
- Lechonera Altamonte Springs Restaurant in Altamonte Springs was most recently inspected on July 28, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lechonera Altamonte Springs Restaurant in Altamonte Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Lechonera Altamonte Springs Restaurant in Altamonte Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Lechonera Altamonte Springs Restaurant in Altamonte Springs had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Lechonera Altamonte Springs Restaurant in Altamonte Springs has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Lechonera Altamonte Springs Restaurant in Altamonte Springs operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Zora Grille (2016).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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