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YEUNG'S LOTUS EXPRESS

YEUNG'S LOTUS EXPRESS in WELLINGTON GREEN has 12 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.5/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 8 months ago · 12 reports on file

Northwest 18th Street
Florida, 33172
Sweetwater
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

7/22/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10902717

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.at 0 ppm Corrected to 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touched soiled apron followed by touching clean utensils for food preparation with out washing hands. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site

1/9/2025· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8893374

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 1 basic

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Sauce at lower section of flip top cooler not covered. Advised operator to cover.
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed chef touch soiled rag then handled clean utensil at wok to prepare food; no hand wash. Chef washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm). Operator provided Quaternary 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At lower section of flip top cooler: raw fish stored over sauce. Chef stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: cooked chicken (117F - Hot Holding) As per operator, stored since 20 mins. Advised operator to reheat. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11/8/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10716478

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

11/8/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10715235

Facility Temporarily Closed

1 high

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches in between sections of oven beside several rice cookers and across from dry storage area. 3 live roaches crawling down the leg of oven beside several rice cookers and across from dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: 1 live roach crawling up the wall between hand wash sink and mop sink near triple sink area. 1 live roach crawling under table where rice cooker is stored in kitchen beside oven. 1 live roach found in rice cooker pot in kitchen beside oven. 1 live roach under prep sink area under shelf with containers of food in kitchen across from dry storage shelf with various food items. 1 live roach under triple sink area of kitchen underneath corn starch storage container. 3 live roaches in crawling on wall beside double door reach in freezer at backend of kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: 1 live roach crawling along wall under food prep sink in kitchen across from dry storage area where various food items are stored. 1 live roach seen crawling up the wall separating ice machine and food prep sink area in kitchen. 1 live roach seen crawling up carbon dioxide tank at backend of kitchen, next to dry storage shelves where juices are stored. Operator killed 2 of the roaches and cleaned and sanitized area. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: 4 live roaches found in kitchen on cook line. Admin Complaint

11/7/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10713852

Facility Temporarily Closed

1 high

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches in between sections of oven beside several rice cookers and across from dry storage area. 3 live roaches crawling down the leg of oven beside several rice cookers and across from dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: 1 live roach crawling up the wall between hand wash sink and mop sink near triple sink area. 1 live roach crawling under table where rice cooker is stored in kitchen beside oven. 1 live roach found in rice cooker pot in kitchen beside oven. 1 live roach under prep sink area under shelf with containers of food in kitchen across from dry storage shelf with various food items. 1 live roach under triple sink area of kitchen underneath corn starch storage container. 3 live roaches in crawling on wall beside double door reach in freezer at backend of kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: 1 live roach crawling along wall under food prep sink in kitchen across from dry storage area where various food items are stored. 1 live roach seen crawling up the wall separating ice machine and food prep sink area in kitchen. 1 live roach seen crawling up carbon dioxide tank at backend of kitchen, next to dry storage shelves where juices are stored. Operator killed 2 of the roaches and cleaned and sanitized area. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**

11/6/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10712792

Facility Temporarily Closed

4 high

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches in between sections of oven beside several rice cookers and across from dry storage area. 3 live roaches crawling down the leg of oven beside several rice cookers and across from dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: 1 live roach crawling up the wall between hand wash sink and mop sink near triple sink area. 1 live roach crawling under table where rice cooker is stored in kitchen beside oven. 1 live roach found in rice cooker pot in kitchen beside oven. 1 live roach under prep sink area under shelf with containers of food in kitchen across from dry storage shelf with various food items. 1 live roach under triple sink area of kitchen underneath corn starch storage container. 3 live roaches in crawling on wall beside double door reach in freezer at backend of kitchen. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 6 rodent droppings beside hand wash station between triple sink and mop sink. Approximately 10 rodent droppings behind rice storage container next to rice cookers in kitchen. Approximately 8 rodent droppings underneath oven across from dry storage area in kitchen. Approximately 5 rodent droppings under dry storage area where various food items are stored in kitchen. 2 rodent droppings on lid of container bearing food in dry storage area of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: 1 rodent dropping between standing glass door reach in cooler and prep table at front counter. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At reach in cooler: raw shrimp (50F at 2:30pm- Cooling) As per chef, prepped and has been cooling since 10am; Item did not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Gasket of reach in cooler is in disrepair. See stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: At reach in cooler: egg rolls with cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) As per chef, stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler: cooked ramen (47F - Cold Holding) As per chef stored in unit since 12pm. Not prepped or portioned today. Gasket of cooler is in disrepair. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: At reach in cooler: egg rolls with cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) As per chef, stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

11/5/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10711392

Facility Temporarily Closed

6 high

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches in between sections of oven beside several rice cookers and across from dry storage area. 3 live roaches crawling down the leg of oven beside several rice cookers and across from dry storage area.
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 6 rodent droppings beside hand wash station between triple sink and mop sink. Approximately 10 rodent droppings behind rice storage container next to rice cookers in kitchen. Approximately 8 rodent droppings underneath oven across from dry storage area in kitchen. Approximately 5 rodent droppings under dry storage area where various food items are stored in kitchen. 2 rodent droppings on lid of container bearing food in dry storage area of kitchen.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At reach in cooler: raw shrimp (50F at 2:30pm- Cooling) As per chef, prepped and has been cooling since 10am; Item did not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Gasket of reach in cooler is in disrepair. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler: cooked ramen (47F - Cold Holding) As per chef stored in unit since 12pm. Not prepped or portioned today. Gasket of cooler is in disrepair. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At reach in cooler: raw shrimp (50F at 2:30pm- Cooling) As per chef, prepped and has been cooling since 10am; Item did not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Gasket of reach in cooler is in disrepair. See stop sale.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: cooked broccoli (129F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (126F - Hot Holding) since 30 mins. At fryer: cooked chicken tempura (109F - Hot Holding) reheated then stored since 20 mins. Advised operator to reheat all items to 165F.

9/19/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8892897

Facility Temporarily Closed

1 high, 1 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 3 dead roaches under triple sink beside hand wash sink across from prep table and food storage shelf. Approximately 6 dead roaches behind rice storage container on wheels, under storage shelf and beside rice cookers with cooked rice. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: 4 dead roaches on premises. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in hand wash sink between triple sink and mop sink. 3 live roaches under hand wash sink between triple sink and mop sink. 1 live roach crawling under rim of rice storage container on wheels beside rice cookers with cooked rice. 3 live roaches crawling behind rice storage container on wheels, under storage shelf and beside rice cookers with cooked rice. 1 live roach crawling under food storage shelf across from oven. 1 live roach crawling on floor between food preparation sink and food storage shelf across from oven. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: 3 live roaches found. Admin Complaint

9/19/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8893814

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/18/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8784248

Facility Temporarily Closed

5 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 3 dead roaches under triple sink beside hand wash sink across from prep table and food storage shelf. Approximately 6 dead roaches behind rice storage container on wheels, under storage shelf and beside rice cookers with cooked rice.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soya sauce stored on floor. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Various unwashed vegetables stored over various ready to eat foods prepped food items in pans, in walk in cooler. Advised operator to store properly.
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe hands on soiled apron then put gloves on touched clean cutting board; no hand wash. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch trash can bag then prepared orange chicken; no hand wash. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over juices in walk in cooler. Raw fish stored over various sauces in flip top reach in cooler unit. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in hand wash sink between triple sink and mop sink. 3 live roaches under hand wash sink between triple sink and mop sink. 1 live roach crawling under rim of rice storage container on wheels beside rice cookers with cooked rice. 3 live roaches crawling behind rice storage container on wheels, under storage shelf and beside rice cookers with cooked rice. 1 live roach crawling under food storage shelf across from oven. 1 live roach crawling on floor between food preparation sink and food storage shelf across from oven.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter: cooked chicken with broccoli (129F - Hot Holding) As per operator, stored since 1 hour and forgot to turn section of table on. Operator reheated to 168F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk in cooler: cut cabbage (59F at 1:40pm; 57F at 2:15pm- Ambient Cooling) As per operator, cabbage was chopped and cooling since 1:30pm. At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Cooling as a big batch. Advised operator to utilize to quick chill in smaller batches.

3/13/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8490552

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of cabbage in walk in cooler
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in crockpot 123F
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken at room temperature Raw beef at room temperature Moved to cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tilapia over bbq sauce in reach in cooler on cook line Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (111F - Hot Holding) in steam table. In unit less than four hours. Reheated 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to triple sink Corrected On-Site

9/1/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8382696

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container- scoop used to dispense cooked pork inside the container with handle touching food; Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee working at the register touching money began working with food by plating customers's food touching all utensils at hot buffet at front flu treat without washing hands ; person in charge educated; Employee washed hands and utensils replaced Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk-in cooler; operator stored properly Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. plantains (42-50F - Cold Holding) in make table at cook line; sealed bags of plantains over stacked on top of each other; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food not prepared or portioned today; operator removed some bags and placed in walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/