Hialeah, Miami-Dade County

YEUNG'S LOTUS EXPRESS

1675 W 49 ST STORE STE 1240, Hialeah, FL 33012

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Dec 12, 2024
City
Hialeah
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Closed / Change Owner Pending
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

27-16-4

Detail 23417487

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

42-01-4

Detail 23417486

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

Detail 23417485

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

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 23416086

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

Detail 23416092

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

Detail 23416088

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

14-09-4

Detail 23416087

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

Detail 23416091

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

Detail 23416090

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

Detail 23416089

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23416085

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

40-06-5

Detail 23023247

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

Detail 23023246

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23023244

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23023245

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

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-10-4

Detail 22746382

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

Detail 22746384

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.

08B-12-5

Detail 22746383

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked no inside walk in cooler no covered.

42-01-4

Detail 22746381

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored inside bucket. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22746385

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

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 7Total: 7

36-34-5

Detail 22457267

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

Detail 22457266

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

Detail 22457264

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

Detail 22457270

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

Detail 22457269

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

Detail 22457268

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

Detail 22457265

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

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 12

31B-02-4

Detail 22291795

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

Detail 22291798

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

22-20-5

Detail 22291801

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22291803

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

Detail 22291799

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

Detail 22291802

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

Detail 22291804

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce bucket stored on the kitchen floor. Repeat Violation Warning

21-04-4

Detail 22291794

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep a table towel under cutting board. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22291800

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

Detail 22291796

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22291797

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels in use on top of tables. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22291793

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar bucket no labeled. Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 21905010

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked fish at 100 F, prepared 90 minutes ago, according to chef. Chef put fish to reheat at fryer 5 minutes later Fish 167F Reheating. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21905017

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

05-08-4

Detail 21905013

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21905012

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.

36-34-5

Detail 21905015

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 21905014

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.ob At kitchen behind ice machine.

21-04-4

Detail 21905011

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

02D-01-5

Detail 21905016

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with corn starch at storage no labeled. Manager labeled corn starch container. Corrected On-Site

Aug 31, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

31B-02-4

Detail 21322886

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.

05-08-4

Detail 21322883

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

36-34-5

Detail 21322881

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.

36-03-4

Detail 21322884

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed floor molding disrepair by front counter.

40-06-5

Detail 21322878

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on top of front counter shelf.

36-73-4

Detail 21322882

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located underneath fryer.

08B-47-4

Detail 21322887

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with salsa stored on kitchen floor.

23-03-4

Detail 21322880

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler gasket soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 21322879

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of standing freezer soiled.

08B-12-5

Detail 21322885

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked noodle stored inside walk in cooler not covered.