Lee's Garden Chinese Food
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
64
Score
The health department has logged 19 inspections at Lee's Garden Chinese Food, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Lee's Garden Chinese Food's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL AT MENTIONED HANDWASHING SINK AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. THERE WERE PLASTIC BAGS AND BOTTLES OF HANDWASHING SOAP INSIDE THE BASIN OF THE MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS CLEAR, SO THAT THEY ARE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. EMPLOYEE REMOVED ALL ITEMS FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER CLOSEST TO THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS ON THE PREP TABLE ACROSS THE STOVE WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOORS.
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Jun 28, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND UNDER COOKING GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5LBS OF CHICKEN AT 64.2F AND 3LBS OF BEEF AT 50.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 8LBS AT $90. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND UNDER COOKING GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN MOP SINK WITH HOSE COMING IN CONTACT WITH RAW CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $40.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND UNDER COOKING GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE LOCATED NEAR THE REAR EXIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED REFINISH OR REPAINT TO REMOVE RUST.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND OLD FOOD RESIDUE ON THE CAN OPENER AND ON THE METAL STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Jan 14, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2252855 DATED 1/18/2019 NOT CORRECTED: " OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES." " THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND IN ALLEY AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDERNEATH FRYERS AND MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 18, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE WOK STATION.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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May 12, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 5, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 3- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE OF WOK COOKING STATION,WHEEL OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKET .RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/5/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID IN POOR REPAIR WITH A APPX "4-6" GAP BETWEEN LID AND RIM IN UPRIGHT POSTION AND ROD ON REAR OF DUMPSTER BROKEN LEAVING LID NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
19
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1931786 5/27/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROPERLY STORED THERE USING GROCERY BAGS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGGIES.#33-OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN WOK AND DRIP TRAY.#35-OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN,REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.#41-OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR YARD.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS,FAUCETS & LEGS AT WOK STATION,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS AT WALL PANEL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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May 27, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, CUTTING BOARDS, #10 CAN OPENER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE TABLE SHELF,INTERIOR OF FRONT COOLER,WOK, AND DRIP TRAY.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR YARD, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Oct 16, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST SWEEP AND MOP.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND DRY STORAGE NOT ORGANIZED.(SOME FOOD PRODUCT ON FLOORS). MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD PRODUCT OFF FLOORS
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Sep 18, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST SWEEP AND MOP.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND DRY STORAGE NOT ORGANIZED.(SOME FOOD PRODUCT ON FLOORS). MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD PRODUCT OFF FLOORS.
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Sep 15, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS
30
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 8, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 75 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON LOWER SHELF OF SERVICE COUNTER,UNDER WOK STATION,UNDER PREP TABLE,NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK,ON ROLLING CART,IN TOILET ROOM ALONG WALL BASES,OUTSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,CHEST FREEZER.ALSO OUTSIDE FOOD STORAGE SHED DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/8/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WOK STATION,FAUCETS AT SAME,HOOD,FILTERS,MICRWAVE,CUTTING BOARDS,PREP TABLES & UNDERSIDE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ROLLING CARTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 4, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, ON FOODS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING AND FOOD EQUIPMENT (FRYER, BLENDER, COOLER, BINS ETC) WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP, CLEAN HOOD AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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May 17, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, ON FOODS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING AND FOOD EQUIPMENT (FRYER, BLENDER, COOLER, BINS ETC) WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP, CLEAN HOOD AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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78
Sep 12, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Raw wood storage shelves in outside shed not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Plastic bags used for freezer food storage. Instructed to use proper freezer storage bags or food grade material for storage.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Bulk storage containers and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail cleana and sanitize.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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May 4, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods improper stored in shopping bags. Instructed to store in food grade containers or food bags.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves, cooking equipment, exhaust hood and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Aug 31, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER (PLASTIC WRAP/FOIL) ON FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING AND FOOD EQUIPMENT (FRYER, BLENDER, COOLER, BINS ETC) WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER AND REMOVE CLUTTER STORED AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lee's Garden Chinese Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lee's Garden Chinese Food on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lee's Garden Chinese Food?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Lee's Garden Chinese Food.
Has Lee's Garden Chinese Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lee's Garden Chinese Food have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lee's Garden Chinese Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Lee's Garden Chinese Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lee's Garden Chinese Food is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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