YEUNG'S LOTUS EXPRESS
3174 NW FEDERAL HWY SPACE 3298, Jensen Beach FL 34957
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed White rice (112F hot holding ) per operator food left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours Operator placed food on high element to reheat
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025079712 | Sep 23, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cookline area- employee touched their face then proceeded to prepare food and handle clean equipment without washing their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw beef stored over cooked noodles- operator removed and stored properly. At walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken -operator removed and stored properly.
Jun 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched face en engaged in food preparation and prepping chicken without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over bottled waters in walk in cooler Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Observed cut lettuce over stacked past fill one in reach in cooler at cook line Per operator food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour Advised operator to put cut lettuce in colder unit and avoid over stacking at cook line
Spray bottle containing unknown chemical not labeled. Operator discarded
Vitamin water stored on floor Operator removed
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed White rice (112F hot holding ) per operator food left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours Operator placed food on high element to reheat
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tray of old food debris stored on top of hand wash sink Operator removed
Nov 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat cheese Rangoons not commercially packaged in reach in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over bags of onions in walk in cooler Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat plantains at stainless reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice (112F- hot holding )sitting in rice cooker in front counter. Per operator, items placed on counter and left out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator turned up heat element on rice cooker.
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. Observed no proof of any training for current employees at time of inspection. Emailed operator list of approved food handler programs
Food stored on floor. Observed box of cooking oil on floor of cook line
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat plantains in stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored items properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: observed raw beef stored over ready to eat peppers, observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat beef broth In low boy stainless reach in cooler at cook line: observed raw fish over ready to eat cooked chicken. Operator stored all items properly.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current division of hotels and restaurants license displayed
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees drinking on cook line.
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed accumulation of food debris inside of sanitizing compartment of triple sink.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at hand wash sink in back kitchen and hand warn sink at front counter. Operator ordered hand signs during time of inspection.
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