YEUNG'S LOTUS EXPRESS
1675 W 49 ST STORE STE 1240 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High 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-01-6High 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**
Intermediate 1
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at HWS at front counter. **Warning**
Basic 5
14-09-4Basic – 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-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed personal water bottle on preparation table across from three compartment sink. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under red cutting board at preparation table across from three compartment sink. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:02 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.