Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LEES PALACE

841 RINEHART RD · LAKE MARY · Seminole County · FL 32746

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3723288
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13761781
DBPR license6904001

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#9High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. – employee washed metal colander then put up to dry, no sanitizing step. Manager moved to dish machine for rewash. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – rice (70F – Cold Holding); – breaded chicken (71F – Cold Holding) Observed on counter at cookline. Operator moved to freezer for expedited cooling **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 8

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. – cookline door handles

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. – acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen

#3Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. – microwave door handle

#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. – rice ladle in container of standing water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

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

#6Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. – back door.

#7Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. – unwashed ginger over bean sprouts at walk in cooler.

#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. – bulk flours and starches **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 12:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.