LEE HOUSE
909 BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 516-808-8874
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
APR 24
APR 25
NOV 25
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Emailed to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022003324 | Jan 13, 2022 | Feb 16, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 19 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Several foods frozen in used grocery bags
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Placed wash cut broccoli in cardboard box in reachin cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked noodles in walk-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several items sitting front of hand washing sink by ice machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All hand washing sinks
No soap provided at handwash sink. All hand washing sinks
Ceiling tile missing. Stockroom
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep tables
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment in kitchen area
Food stored on floor. Pot of shrimp sitting on floor by hand washing sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.On oven door
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes of to go items stored on floor in back dining room and stockroom
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in pot of water on floor Temp 37
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Women bathroom 1 stall sign at says out of order
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline
Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Stockroom shelving
Dec 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Nov 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested twice at 0ppm. Operator set up manual sanitization in 3 compartment sink, tested at 50ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at dish area used as dump sink. Food debris observed in sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in multiple coolers not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk rice container. Observed in pan of sauce. Observed in bulk sugar container.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees preparing food with no hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cookline
Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots on floor in walk in cooler. Soy sauce buckets on floor in kitchen and walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on fryer door handle
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk corn starch.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice paddles in standing water, 76F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on flip top cooler doors at cookline
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on shelf by ice machine
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of prepared food in walk in cooler not covered.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk rice and flour containers not labeled.
May 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over ready to eat pork in walk in cooler.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in flip top cooler and walk in cooler not date marked.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at miultiple locations in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in freezer doors.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed near ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Multiple items stored on floor in walk in cooler and storage area. Water bottles on floor at wait station.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Near back door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not covered. Operator placed covers.
Apr 24, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate16 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of bamboo. Operator will return to supplier.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over ready to eat pork in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has buildup of food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near ice machine. Operator replaced.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in flip top cooler and walk in cooler not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk sugar and flour. Operator removed bowls.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls on top shelf over flip top cooler not inverted. Operator inverted.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at miultiple locations in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in freezer doors.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed near ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Multiple items stored on floor in walk in cooler and storage area. Water bottles on floor at wait station.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Near back door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at fryer. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on flip top cooler doors. Observed operator clean.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not covered. Operator placed covers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and flour.
Apr 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Greaseoverflowing onto floor/ground. From vendor emptying grease receptacle
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing wiping cloth
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times Plastic container in sink next to ice machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, rices, noodles, egg rolls in walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Energy drinks on cutting board
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near three compartment sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers, coolers, freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled and damaged
Stored food not covered. Cooked meats, egg rolls, noodles in walk in cooler
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, egg rolls, noodles,rice,vegetables
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 3, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 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. Emailed to operator
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Emailed to operator
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of starch on the floor in dry storage
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in all reachin freezers in kitchen
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.