YEUNG'S LOTUS EXPRESS
Northwest 18th Street
Hialeah, Florida, 33172
Sweetwater
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 12/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at HWS at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable at preparation table across from three compartment sink. **Warning**
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed personal water bottle on preparation table across from three compartment sink. **Warning**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under red cutting board at preparation table across from three compartment sink. **Warning**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (69F - Cold Holding) next to walk in cooler. As per operator for two hours. Operator moved to cooler for rapid cooling. Also observed cooked chicken (58F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at preparation table. As per operator for 45 minutes. Operator moved to cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage (132F - Hot Holding); fried rice (129F - Hot Holding); plantains (130F - Hot Holding); potatoes (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator added hot water to the steam table, and started to reheat foods at kitchen.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at HWS at front counter. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on top of preparation table at kitchen. Employee removed cell phone from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on top of prep table, no stored in sanitizer solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).