Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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YEUNG'S LOTUS EXPRESS

10300 WEST FOREST HILL BLVD, STE 101 · WELLINGTON GREEN · Palm Beach County · FL 33414

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2839401
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6722158
DBPR license6013323

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 16, 2018 2:41 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 17, 2018 9:58 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#10High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0PPM chlorine **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority08B-56-4

High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container of cut lemons stored in ice used for customer drinks at front counter. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, ragoons (61°F – Cold Holding); egg rolls (46°F – Cold Holding); pork (46°F – Cold Holding); raw shell eggs pooled (45°F – Cold Holding); tempura chicken (68°F – Cold Holding); rice (68°F). **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority03B-01-5

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. At buffet, fried fish (113°F – Hot Holding); chicken with vegetables (97°F – Hot Holding); shrimp (98-110°F – Hot Holding). **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority08A-09-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked plantains. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority08A-21-4

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 15 dry rodent dropping at shelf in prep area; 2 on soy sauce bucket 1 on floor, 2 on cans of hoisin, 2 under stove 4 on top of oven, 1 behind rice container, 1 in front of walk in cooler, 2 behind reach in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority41-23-4

High Priority – Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Baited glue traps stored on cans of hoisin and sesame oil. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#18High Priority01B-03-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container of cut lemons stored in ice used for customer drinks at front counter. Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Baited glue traps stored on cans of hoisin and sesame oil. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#19Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. At front counter, take out cup lids stored in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21Intermediate16-35-4

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back prep area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-4

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in corn starch. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile out of place near hood in back prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under shelf in prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-11-4

Basic – In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 79F. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-01-4

Basic – In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In salt container handle touching salt, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic14-31-4

Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler, take out bags used to cover bowl of cream cheese and container of chicken base. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic29-07-5

Basic – Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. At 3CS single use glove used to keep water from leaking. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic25-20-4

Basic – Single-service items stored under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips. Take out cups stored under hand sink at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch in prep area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:50 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.