Ocala, Marion County

LECHONERA OCALA

3334 NW BLITCHTON RD, Ocala, FL 34475

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Nov 13, 2024
City
Ocala
County
Marion
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

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.

Nov 13, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23353692

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler at front counter: pans of raw chicken and raw beef on shelf over pan of potato salad.

31A-11-4

Detail 23353693

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish and towel in hand sink in kitchen area.

24-05-4

Detail 23353687

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons and scoops not inverted in kitchen area.

21-05-5

Detail 23353689

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth under clean dishes at front counter.

12B-07-4

Detail 23353688

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottle of water on shelf over chicken. Moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-09-4

Detail 23353686

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment operating with 34 seats.

08B-47-4

Detail 23353690

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Several plastic jugs of oil on floor in storage room.

23-03-4

Detail 23353691

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen soiled with dust.

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-26-1

Detail 23300200

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. Observed person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof 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.

12B-02-4

Detail 23300199

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook drank water from a water bottle on cook line

25-32-4

Detail 23300198

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single use containers used to store prepared food and drinks

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22700327

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored on top shelf above cooked meat and tomato sauce of reach in cooler in kitchen. Cook placed raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22700326

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed covered pork at 107F and Chicken at 105F stored above stove. Cook advised that both items were cooked one hour earlier and were out to allow to cool. Cook placed both items in reach in freezer to cool. Corrective Action Taken

16-46-4

Detail 22700324

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.

25-05-4

Detail 22700325

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of cups stored on floor in dry goods storage area

02D-01-5

Detail 22700328

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of food removed (sugar ) from original container not labelled with name of contents, next to coffee machine.

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 11Total: 19

41-10-4

Detail 22495464

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of windex stored with box of green beans. Employee removed spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22495467

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed person in charge at establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22495477

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dirty dishes on flip-top make table cutting board in kitchen.

16-37-1

Detail 22495460

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips available at establishment.

53B-01-5

Detail 22495472

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. Observed establishment does not have proof of approved enjoyer training. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22495461

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. Observed person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof 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. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 22495476

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment did not have any written consumer advisory posted. Inspector provided consumer advisory and person in charge posted. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22495468

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( disinfectant ). Person in charge put label on bottle. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 22495475

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing mechanism on bathroom door.

14-01-5

Detail 22495462

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl with no handle used to dispense food (flour)

14-09-4

Detail 22495469

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in kitchen on flip-top make table cooler with numerous groves and is no longer cleanable.

51-09-4

Detail 22495463

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment has chairs and tables to accommodate 34 customers. Establishment is licensed for no seats.

21-23-4

Detail 22495474

Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink.

51-13-4

Detail 22495471

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment did not have a choking poster. Inspector provided choking poster. Corrective Action Taken

14-47-4

Detail 22495470

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed swing door entering kitchen and selves in walk-in-cooler made of wood are not painted or smooth and easily cleanable.

25-05-4

Detail 22495473

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not inverted or protected. employee discarded coffee filters. Corrective Action Taken

08B-17-4

Detail 22495478

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce ( Tomato ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( lettuce ) in walk in cooler.

42-01-4

Detail 22495466

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored on floor in kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 22495465

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of food removed ( sugar ) from original container not labelled with name of contents.

Feb 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 21783469

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of glass cleaner on the glass front reach-in cooler. This was moved to cleaning. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21783465

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 outside faucets lacking vacuum breakers.

11-27-4

Detail 21783464

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed lack of a plan. This was emailed in Spanish and English.

16-37-1

Detail 21783463

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed lack of chlorine test strips, chlorine is on site.

11-26-1

Detail 21783466

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. Observed lack of verification. Forms were sent in English and Spanish. There is no employee Training available for review at this licensing.

41-17-4

Detail 21783467

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue spray by the entrance door, no label. A glass cleaner label was added. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 21783470

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in the kitchen area, some cove molding is missing.

51-13-4

Detail 21783468

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed lack of a choking poster.