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LEANH'S CHINESE RESTAURANT

1780 S NOVA RD STE 12, Daytona Beach FL 32119 · 386.756.3578

Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7406901
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between C and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on the floor end of cookline. Pest control serviced day of inspection.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jun 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -walk-in cooler: raw shrimp stored over unwashed zucchini, employee reorganized walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk-in cooler: raw beef stored over open canned pineapple, employee reorganized walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -full pots of gravy 125F and egg drop soup 114-142F, per operator less than 2 hours stored, operator relocated to stove to rapidly reheat
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -stainless steel bowl stored in salt container, operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over dishwashing area -over cookline
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee hat stored on dry storage rack, operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -dry goods containers
Basic/14-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -left side of smoker has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator added chlorine sanitizer, retested 50ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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Dec 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Light not functioning. Multiple lights out in kitchen. Replacements to be installed Sunday per operator
Basic/36-62-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers Interior back cookline cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 5, 2025 · Walk in cooler Time Extended
Dec 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Antacid in reach in cooler
High priority/41-07-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw chicken over garlic reach in cooler corrected on site. - walk in cooler chicken over produce
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on the floor end of cookline. Pest control serviced day of inspection.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu 56F overnight. Employees just finished cleaning cooler rechecked 30 minutes later tofu was still 56F. No other tcs in unit overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New front of the house employees. Emailed to operator
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In 5 gallon sauce
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1 in the dish area, 1 on the floor
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food being prepared outside. Employee cutting onions outside
Basic/08B-32-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Sherry
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Light not functioning. Multiple lights out in kitchen. Replacements to be installed Sunday per operator
Basic/36-62-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to fryers
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers Interior back cookline cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Across from vegetable coolers
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
May 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over peas, walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 53F, Kim chee 46F, on ice for less than an hour Kim chee out and returned to cooler 48F, dumplings 43F and 44F, pork 45F. True cooler by kitchen door. In and out of cooler prior to inspection per upright Liquid egg 48F. Upright true cooler in dry storage. Cooler was just cleaned prior to inspection. Cookline cooler across from fryers: evaporated milk 50f, chicken 46F. Cooler was 42F less than 4 hours prior.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Broth 128 F (hot holding); advised to use time as a public health control
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on reach in cooler
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. #10 Cans reused for sauces
Basic/25-32-4/Warning
Dec 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo container floating in sauce
Basic/14-01-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Grease on the ground around recycling container
Basic/28-24-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease recycling
Basic/33-23-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Mop basin in disrepair. Exterior mop sink outside back door, cracked basin, curbing in disrepair.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Baking powder in chicken powder container Sugar in wait station
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 tomato ketchup
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over sauces, double cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Dumplings 51-53F, cabbage 53F, pork 47-48F, potato sauce 58F. Overnight in double cooler - in double cooler raw chicken 47F, Cooked chicken 45F and 47F. - Overfilled, raw beef 46F on top, dumpling 44F. Advised to use deep metal pans and keep below fill line.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Dishwasher with no food handler training
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo container floating in sauce
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Grease on the ground around recycling container
Basic/28-24-4/Warning
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease recycling
Basic/33-23-4/Warning
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cookline
Basic/38-07-4/Warning
Mop basin in disrepair. Exterior mop sink outside back door, cracked basin, curbing in disrepair.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Soiled save a days from previous day. Operator discarded
Basic/25-32-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Baking powder in chicken powder container Sugar in wait station
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. -bottle of ibuprofen stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, operator relocated
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk-in cooler: raw shrimp stored above cooked pork, operator reorganized walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside top of reach-in cooler across from wok has an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of ice machine has a light accumulation of debris, employee cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked pork on tops shelf in walk-in cooler per operator cooked on Saturday 3/2/2024, employee dated
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust throughout the kitchen, operator states cleaning schedule is in place.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -multiple employee beverages on prep table, employees removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jackets hanging off dry storage rack, employee removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch while engaged in food preparation, employee removed watch
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath and behind fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of sauce
Basic/08B-47-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle for scoop in contact with corn starch, employee removed
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -tops and sides of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-27-5
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -employee cleaned
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in brown rice, operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stainless steel pots on dish drying rack, operator inverted
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Dead roaches on premises. -1 on top of dishwasher, operator removed and cleaned area
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors underneath dishwasher have an accumulation of food debris and grease
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of sauce stored on the floor throughout kitchen
Basic/08B-47-4
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. -open box cutter stored on prep table, operator removed
Basic/42-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of wok line and tops of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -wiping cloths for tables tested at 0ppm, operator refilled, retested at 50ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site

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.