Lee Bistro
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
14
Score
Across the available record, Lee Bistro has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately and about 16 violations before that.
“In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Lee Bistro on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
14
Inspections
5
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
14
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
14
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at three comp sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Diced chicken in to go bag **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw chicken over sauces and peeled onions in walk in cooler. 2) raw chicken behind vegetables in under counter cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several,items in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Outside of walk in freezer and hood on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from spray handle on dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
50
Nov 12, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Diced chicken in to go bag **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw chicken over sauces and peeled onions in walk in cooler. 2) raw chicken behind vegetables in under counter cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef walk in freezrr **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at three comp sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several,items in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Top of flat top,grill in show kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Outside of walk in freezer and hood on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1)Hold soiled on show kitchen line 2) outside of fryer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Single door white reach in freezer- cheese wontons, tempura fried shrimp **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from spray handle on dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
35
Oct 30, 2024
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - 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 **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container of cut lemons in ice bin of beverage station in kitchen **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Diced chicken in to go bag **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw chicken over sauces and peeled onions in walk in cooler. 2) raw chicken behind vegetables in under counter cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef walk in freezrr **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Container of cut lemons in ice bin of beverage station in kitchen **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cooks line pooled eggs (78F - Cold Holding) Less than four hours per manager Placed in reach in cooler for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at three comp sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hose on cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several,items in walk in cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Top of flat top,grill in show kitchen **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Show kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handles on cooks line **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Outside of walk in freezer and hood on cooks line **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1)Hold soiled on show kitchen line 2) outside of fryer **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Single door white reach in freezer- cheese wontons, tempura fried shrimp **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat thawing room temperature on three comp sink **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from spray handle on dish machine **Warning**
29-11-4
11
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
19
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk in freezer with several meats **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw whole shell eggs over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler 2) raw shrimp behind cooked shrimp on cooks line sandwich top reach in cooler 3) raw beef behind cooked lo mein in sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in dish area
29-34-4
High Priority - Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container. Commercially processed dumplings ins and which top reach in cooler in show kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Show kitchen
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for dish machine and three comp sink **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at the bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Vegetable on sandwich top reach in cooler on show kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of meat and prepped items Walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses Ice machine . **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Show kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup ladles next to soup holder area 103F Owner removed water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning on hood system
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on hood over woks on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Expo side of cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered in single door white reach in freezer next to fryer on cooks line
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet at three com sink.
29-11-4
23
Nov 8, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used to store raw chicken/walk in freezer and reach in chest freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./fried rice sitting out at 54F, less than 4 hours, moved back to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil carton and buckets of sauces on cook line floor. Bags of food on walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Front bar hand sink interior soiled. Kitchen reach in coolers gaskets soiled. Side of the deep fry station with grease build up. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
55
Nov 4, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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./0ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used to store raw chicken/walk in freezer and reach in chest freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over sauces, walk in cooler. Raw chicken on stick stored over cooked ribs, reach in freezer. Raw scallops and raw calamari stored over fried rice, walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./fried rice sitting out at 54F, less than 4 hours, moved back to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./No chlorine strips available for dish machine and 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Grilled side hand sink. Cook line hand sink. Front bar hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil carton and buckets of sauces on cook line floor. Bags of food on walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.cook line hand sink. Front bar hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Front bar hand sink interior soiled. Kitchen reach in coolers gaskets soiled. Side of the deep fry station with grease build up. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed cabbage stored over sauces, walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
30
Nov 3, 2023
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 7 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - 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./0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap./observed employee washed hands with no soap/3 compartment sink.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used to store raw chicken/walk in freezer and reach in chest freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom.raw shrimp stored over cooked noodles/ **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over sauces, walk in cooler. Raw chicken on stick stored over cooked ribs, reach in freezer. Raw scallops and raw calamari stored over fried rice, walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 rodent droppings on top of can goods at back storage rack near exit door. 10 rodent droppings on top of 5 gallon sauce containers at back storage floor. 50 rodent droppings on back storage floor. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale./one broken egg, walk in cooler.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./fried rice sitting out at 54F, less than 4 hours, moved back to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Grill side hand sink. Cook line hand sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./cooked ribs. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink./front bar hand sink water temperature at 74F. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink./observed one employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./No chlorine strips available for dish machine and 3 compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Grilled side hand sink. Cook line hand sink. Front bar hand sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris./cook line microwave interior soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning./one light bulb burnt out at grill side cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.cook line hand sink. Front bar hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Front bar hand sink interior soiled. Kitchen reach in coolers gaskets soiled. Side of the deep fry station with grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present./rodent dropping found.
35B-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed cabbage stored over sauces, walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./sugar containers not labeled/ **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices./one dead rat in trap inside back storage room.
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./plastic bowl with no handle used to scoop sugar and flour/ **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee food on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil carton and buckets of sauces on cook line floor. Bags of food on walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses./grill side/ **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
7
Aug 8, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw beef and raw chicken over sauce buckets in walk in cooler 2) raw whole intact muscle pork, over cut broccoli in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb by dish machine
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/ shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen hand sink 78F
27-16-4
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield on cooks line next to fryer **Repeat Violation**
14-04-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact surface Top of flat top grill not in use but cardboard is soiled **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) buckets of sauce in walk in cooler 2) cases on floor of freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1)Gasket to walk in cooler 2) eyes of oven encrusted
23-03-4
Basic - Two Lights not functioning on hood system on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
39
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - 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
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 in dish area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/22 Operator wrote check and filled envelope out during inspection **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler 1)Raw beef over cooked lo mein noodles 2) raw chicken over cut celery and carrot **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dish racks for dish machine soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food processor parts in hand sink at end of line
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. On cooks line **Repeat Violation**
14-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On top of flat top on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance outside walk in freezer.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor 1)buckets in walk-in cooler 2) cases of food walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Fryer door handle **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning over walk In freezer
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
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Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator owes the military discount as he hit in error **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
50-17-2
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meats over RTE vegetables in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over egg rolls. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at both handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dish rack have black build up . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
14-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance not labeled at three comp sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl in rice **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard soiled on flat top grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean silverware not inverted or in a protected manner in dish room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce and carrots. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the soda machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In between soda machine and prep table **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging from Fryer door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Over hood system **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Microwave, 6 burner stove top. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lee Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lee Bistro on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lee Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Lee Bistro.
How does Lee Bistro compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Lee Bistro most recently scored 14 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Lee Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lee Bistro have averaged around 12 violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lee Bistro means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Lee Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lee Bistro is inspected around five times per year on average.
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