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KOYAME ASIAN EXPRESS

1558 BELLA CRUZ DR, Lady Lake FL 32159 · 352-750-9983

Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats44
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7000538
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 27 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall next to hot water heater in prep area 1 live roach on floor next to hot water heater in prep area 1 live roach under 3 compartment sink
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine capsules stored above open container of sugar. Manager removed medicine.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above open containers of soy sauce in walk-in-cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hood filter have grease dripping above cookline.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink has plastic bags in handwash sink by water heater and reach in freezer.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at front handwash sink at end of cookline. Manager placed soap at handwash sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelves of dry good storage rack
Basic/14-45-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cookline not wearing hair restraints, all employees put on caps
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves in walk-in-cooler have wood boards on shelves that are not sealed, smooth or easily cleanable.
Basic/14-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station.
Basic/23-03-4
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Dec 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee placed lemon wedge on drink cup with no gloves or utensil.
High priority/09-01-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw shell eggs stored over soy sauce buckets in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap around screen door at back of kitchen
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor
Basic/36-73-4
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container. Washed cabbage and broccoli placed into soiled produce box in cook line area. Operator had employee wash produce and place in clean containers.
High priority/08B-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler Raw eggs stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-14-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. garlic in oil prepped at 9:30am (54F - Cooling) had operator move to reach in cooler to rapidly chill.
High priority/03D-06-5/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket over 200ppm. Operator added water recheck 100ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical in spray bottle in 3 compartment sink area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Food stored on floor. Case of pile stored on floor in cook line area. Operator moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. Plastic dish of lemons inside ice bin in kitchen area. Manager removed.
High priority/08B-56-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: buckets of raw chicken and raw beef on shelf over noodles and sauce. Flats of raw shell eggs on shelf over cut vegetables. In reach in make table: pans of raw shell eggs over pan of sprouts. Moved during g this inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer: sheet pans of raw chicken on shelf over sheet pans of raw beef.
High priority/08A-17-6
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs 70F on top portion of make table. Eggs were added to Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) during this inspection.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine soiled with black substance on deflector plate.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being used as scoops in several bulk food containers.
Basic/14-01-5
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Two prep tables in kitchen lined with cardboard. Also, shelf in walk in cooler has price of unsealed wood.
Basic/14-05-4
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce stored on floor in kitchen. Buckets of sauce on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit and/or improperly stored. Rice scoop in water at 76F. Manager removed. Also, two knives between prep tangle and make table. Removed during this inspection.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves inside walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Roll cart soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On one clean pan. Manager removed label.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrective Action Taken
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Scoop made from open handle sauce container. Cut broccoli stored in box broccoli was received in.
Basic/25-32-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter 200 ppm. Also, bucket of sanitizer on floor.
Basic/21-07-4
Apr 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall next to hot water heater in prep area 1 live roach on floor next to hot water heater in prep area 1 live roach under 3 compartment sink
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Buckets of rice noodles in kitchen area. Employee moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages on prep table in beverage station. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Buckets of rice noodles at cook line. Operator moved to crate.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle. Operator removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.