How many health inspections has LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT had?

LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT

5601 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa, FL 33603

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT OF TAMPA INC · License: SEA3904631

LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT in Tampa, FL has 21 inspections on record with 181 total violations (8.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

181Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 24, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Apr 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Nov 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

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

Apr 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

May 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 2, 2018 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Sep 25, 2018 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 29, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Mar 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Oct 12, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 26, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 25, 2016 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT had?: LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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