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 dateAugust 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3450149
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8739176
DBPR license6904001

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate5 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 3

#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. – Togo bags storing chicken in walk in cooler

#7High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. – raw chicken wings over wonton wrappers. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – fresh garlic in oil (76 – Cold Holding). Manager states brought for busy hours. Moved to cooler for better cooling **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – prep counter next to bag in box soiled

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. – no paper towels and soap at front hand wash sink

Basic 5

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. – cook line freezer and coolers 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

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. – above ice bin

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. – gasket soiled and torn at cook line freezer

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – space between COOKLINE cooler top covers soiled. Manager cleaned – hood filters

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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