Lee's Restaurant

626 East 187 Street, Bronx, NY 10458
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, which has been cited two times.

Lee's Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Bronx average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78
Mar 28, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lee's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lee's Restaurant on file is from Feb 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lee's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lee's Restaurant.

How does Lee's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Lee's Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

Has Lee's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lee's Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lee's Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.