LEES PALACE
841 RINEHART RD, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 407-330-0013
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket at cookline cooler
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler door handle - walk-in cooler door handle
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - employee engaged in food preparation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - in bulk rice
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket soiled at cookline cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk flour
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - breaded chicken (68F - Cold Holding); - fried rice (70F - Cold Holding) Observed on counter at cookline. Manager states held out during busy hours. Employee moved to walk in cooler
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline coolers
Jan 28, 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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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line coolers
Jan 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - Togo bags storing pork ribs
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WALK IN COOLER: all items held overnight - roast pork (48F - Cold Holding); - breaded chicken (48F - Cold Holding); - teriyaki chicken (49F - Cold Holding); - cooked noodles (48F - Cold Holding); - pork dumplings (48F - Cold Holding); - brown rice (48F - Cold Holding); - cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding)
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line coolers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fan covers dusty
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - Togo bags storing chicken in walk in cooler
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.
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - prep counter next to bag in box soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - no paper towels and soap at front hand wash sink
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line freezer and coolers handles
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - above ice bin
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket soiled and torn at cook line freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - space between COOKLINE cooler top covers soiled. Manager cleaned - hood filters
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Green onions and sliced pork lined with paper towel at make table on cooks line
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken wings stored in grocery bags at walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two medium white cutting boards at dry storage area next to triple sink
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler ceiling and walls
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at reach in cooler across from fryers are torn
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon stored in 65F standing water by rice cooker in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavily soiled hood filters on cooks line
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. 0 ppm, primed and tested twice 100 ppm
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Fried shrimp
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in the low boy cooler is ripped
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled -hood filters soiled-last service 1/15/23
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Operator is storing paper goods in the dinning room
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.