Lee House
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Lee House nine times, with records going back to 2022. Lee House was last inspected on Dec 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Among Brandon restaurants, the typical score is 82; Lee House is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
95
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 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. Tested twice at 0ppm. Operator set up manual sanitization in 3 compartment sink, tested at 50ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at dish area used as dump sink. Food debris observed in sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on fryer door handle **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice paddles in standing water, 76F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on flip top cooler doors at cookline **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on shelf by ice machine **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of prepared food in walk in cooler not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk rice and flour containers not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - 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. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees preparing food with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cookline **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots on floor in walk in cooler. Soy sauce buckets on floor in kitchen and walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
37
May 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
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. Multiple items in flip top cooler and walk in cooler not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at miultiple locations in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed near ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items stored on floor in walk in cooler and storage area. Water bottles on floor at wait station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not covered. Operator placed covers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in freezer doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
47
Apr 24, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - 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/ **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of bamboo. Operator will return to supplier. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
08A-02-6
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. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near ice machine. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has buildup of food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk sugar and flour. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at miultiple locations in kitchen. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in freezer doors. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed near ice machine. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items stored on floor in walk in cooler and storage area. Water bottles on floor at wait station. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near back door. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at fryer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on flip top cooler doors. Observed operator clean. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not covered. Operator placed covers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and flour. **Warning**
02D-01-5
15
Apr 10, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
82
Jan 11, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - 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 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times Plastic container in sink next to ice machine
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Energy drinks on cutting board
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near three compartment sink
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers, coolers , freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled and damaged
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked meats, egg rolls, noodles in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
58
Dec 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - 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
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
86
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Nov 2, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Corrected-observed employee place hand washing sign at hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lee House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lee House on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lee House?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lee House.
How does Lee House compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Lee House most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Lee House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lee House have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lee House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Lee House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lee House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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