Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka

Last inspected:

1803 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703
Overview

Lechonera Latina #4 in Apopka has accumulated 177 violations across 23 inspections since 2022, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection — nearly 50% higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. A single disciplinary action resulted in a $400 fine. Employee health reporting violations were cited repeatedly, appearing in at least 6 of the most recent 8 inspections; food contact surface violations and consumer advisory violations were also recurring findings. Fire safety violations were documented twice, in November 2022 and January 2023, for use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 found 15 violations and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation, with the disposition marked as requiring a callback.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

24Inspections
192Violations
0Closures
2Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka: Comparison to Orange County Averages

This Facility 8 violations / inspection 8 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg 5.93 violations / inspection 5.93 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Orange County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2024012234 $400.00 Jan 24, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · 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. 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**
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 · 45-04-4 · 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. Operator cooking chicken and beef products on grill that are not under the fire suppression system, heavy grease buildup on the walls
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 Latina #4 INC in Apopka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 3 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— 5 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 4 inspections38 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— 6 inspections31 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V51 Premises clean
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka last inspected?
Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka?
The most frequently cited violations at Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka are: Consumer advisory, Proper cooling equipment, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka had?
Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka find?
Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka was most recently inspected on July 15, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka ever been shut down?
No, Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
Has Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka been fined?
Lechonera Latina #4 INC in Apopka has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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