LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT

TAMPA, FL

dba LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT OF TAMPA INC

Status Current (20)

Overview & reputation

LA LECHONERA RESTAURANT is a family-owned Latin American restaurant located at 5601 N Armenia Avenue in Tampa, established in 1989. The seating restaurant has a capacity of 60 seats and operates as a cafeteria-style establishment serving traditional Latin American specialties. For inquiries or orders, the restaurant can be reached at 813-870-3504.

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Food Safety Score

93 /100 · Excellent

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action 2 violations

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 2 inspection cycles in the last 36 months.

  • Apr 8, 2026 — cycle score 95 (60% weight) · 0 high, 1 intermediate, 1 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nov 4, 2025 — cycle score 91 (40% weight) · 0 high, 2 intermediate, 1 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
View full inspection history (2)

DBPR Inspection History

2 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean
Date Result Expand
Apr 8, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
Class: Food Visit ID: 13568504 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Nov 4, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
Class: Food Visit ID: 10941865 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food

License & Location

Location

Address
5601 N ARMENIA AVE
TAMPA, FL 33603
Seating
60 seats
Phone
(813)870-3504
DBPR District
District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
County (Region Code)
Holmes (code 30)

License

License Number
SEA3904631
License Status
Current (20)
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
Risk Level 2
License Expiry
Feb 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Apr 8, 2026

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