Lee's Palace, 841 Rinehart Rd., Lake Mary, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LEE'S PALACE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 841 Rinehart Rd., Lake Mary, FL 32746
License #: 6904001
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bag of cabbage **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in coolers shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Warning**
08/19/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in the window track in the dining room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment, and dining room tables **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bag of cabbage **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in coolers shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cooler across from fryers **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sushi area **Warning**
6/17/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of cabbage.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Fryers
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Beverage station
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by three compartment sink
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Storing flour
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Cabbage and onions
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Cardboard box storing fried noodles **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
7/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Vegetable oil
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lid
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knife
12/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handsink by three compartment sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bag of oniond stored on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. handsink by three compartment sink Storing equipment
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of sushi cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. using cardboard boxes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken found at 50 degrees in the makeline cooler after 1 1/2 hour
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken store above raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Next to three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of a blacklike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Lemons
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice spoons
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch and sugar
2/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cases frying oil
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. using a cardboard box for storing cooked food Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. by dish machine
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. wall by ice machine
8/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storing towel bucket Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of sushi cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. chicken Corrected On Site.
4/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Beef in the walk in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in coolerbfloor.
12/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Beef in the walk in freezer
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of a black like substance in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
8/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Baking soda
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cabbage, onions, etc
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hoid filters.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing a container
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
5/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Ground bean sauce
  • Critical. Observed food stored on walk in cooler/ freezer floor.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bowl used for scooping rice
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Dumping drinks
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelves in walk in cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Cardboard box Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cooler across from fryers
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives
1/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. Storage container are torn and lids are cracked.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on Hood filters.
9/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook touching vegetables
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Storage container are torn and lids are cracked.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on Hood filters.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Handsink by fryers
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Sushi Bar
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 dead found by dish machine and 2 dead by hot water heater.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 dead by exit door.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in ladies restroom.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 2 live roaches found by the dishmachine.
9/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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