YEUNG'S LOTUS EXPRESS
Northwest 18th Street
Hialeah, Florida, 33172
Sweetwater
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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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).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked no inside walk in cooler no covered.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored inside bucket. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of preparation table no stored on sanitizer solution between uses. Repeat Violation
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face, then when to handle clean equipment with out washing hands first. Manager coached employee about proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker at mop sink in disrepair, hose connected no vacuum breaker.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and tiles dusty at preparation area Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white board on preparation reach in cooler at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed white board on preparation reach in cooler at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce bucket stored on the kitchen floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed soy sauce bucket stored on the kitchen floor. **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep a table towel under cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed at prep a table towel under cutting board. **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels in use on top of tables. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed towels in use on top of tables. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar bucket no labeled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed sugar bucket no labeled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can used as scoop no handle inside sugar container. Employee removed can and discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and tiles dusty at preparation area Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white board on preparation reach in cooler at kitchen. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce bucket stored on the kitchen floor. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep a table towel under cutting board. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler prep table at kitchen soiled with food residue. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels in use on top of tables. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar bucket no labeled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in hand wash sink at kitchen. Manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).