Cutler Bay, Miami-Dade County

YEUNG'S LOTUS EXPRESS

20505 S DIXIE HWY # 1845, Cutler Bay, FL 33189

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Jan 29, 2026
City
Cutler Bay
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 24335927

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed noodles and breaded chicken held more than 24 hrs inside the walk in cooler not date marked.

10-01-5

Detail 24335926

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle inside the rice.

21-04-4

Detail 24335925

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in the kitchen. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 24102538

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above a bucket of soy sauce in the walk in cooler.

41-18-4

Detail 24102547

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution reading above 200ppm for triple compartment sink. Operator diluted. Repeat Violation

41-15-5

Detail 24102539

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine solution reading above 200ppm for triple compartment sink and sanitizing bucket in the front area.Employee diluted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24102536

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife covered with dirty napkin stored in dry storage shelves.

22-20-5

Detail 24102537

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine font area soiled with mold like substance. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24102544

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled in kitchen area.

24-05-4

Detail 24102545

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observe ladle in utensil container not inverted with handle up.

12B-02-4

Detail 24102548

Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened water bottle stored on preparation table.

14-11-5

Detail 24102543

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed plastic bucket storing the flour in disrepair.

23-03-4

Detail 24102541

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ceiling and door gasket of walk in cooler soiled.

29-08-4

Detail 24102540

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the cold water handle in disrepair at the handwash sink in kitchen area.

08B-12-5

Detail 24102542

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of broccoli, cabbage, peppers, cooked chicken not covered in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 24102546

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed through out kitchen area wet wiping cloths on top of prep tables.

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

01B-14-4

Detail 23728710

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one raw shell egg cracked at walk in cooler. manager discarded.

41-18-4

Detail 23728709

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at three compartment sink, 200 ppm plus. Manager diluted solution final reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 23728706

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket solution at 200plus PPM manager diluted solution final reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23728711

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rice maker exterior soiled with food debris.

24-08-4

Detail 23728708

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed Metal containers at washing area, wet nesting . Manager separated, containers to air dry properly. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 23728707

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken at walk-in cooler, raw uncovered, manager, covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 23447357

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

53B-05-5

Detail 23447359

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

08B-38-4

Detail 23447358

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce stored on the floor by the walk in cooler. Employee removed item and placed it correctly.

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-17-6

Detail 22657924

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. Obsessed raw chicken stored over spring rolls, in the reach in freezer located across from the three compartment sink, employee reorganized freezer by minimum required cooking temperature on site. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 22657922

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler observed a bucket with raw potatoes stored on the floor.

22-16-4

Detail 22657923

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, across from the three compartment sink.

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

02D-06-5

Detail 22167270

Intermediate - Packaged food has no English labeling. Warning

02D-02-4

Detail 22167272

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Rice in a containers in the kitchen not labeled. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22167269

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed Mall bathrooms closed for remodeling, a mall employee stated that the remodeling may take about 2 months to be completed. Employee's are currently using a temporary bathroom Trailer parked right outside the food court. During the inspection observed temporary bathrooms with only cold running water available. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22167274

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22167273

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 22167276

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed water bottle stored on the kitchen preparation table. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22167271

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelves in the kitchen. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 22167275

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching the raw rice. Warning

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-13-4

Detail 21799018

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee go outside, came back to the kitchen touched the entrance and started engaging food preparation without washing hands before. Coached manager and employee on good hand washing techniques, employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21799015

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw shell eggs over cream cheese. Manager placed eggs on the bottom. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21799014

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HWS in the kitchen blocked by service cart. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 21799017

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooking oil stored in the kitchen floor near the preparation table, manager placed oil on racks off the floor. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21799016

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it.

Aug 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 21257179

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in the walk in cooler.

31A-09-4

Detail 21257182

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in the kitchen blocked by a service cart.

53A-05-6

Detail 21257175

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

22-20-5

Detail 21257178

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at front counter.

23-24-4

Detail 21257177

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler handles soiled.

40-06-5

Detail 21257180

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored next to single service items at front counter.

21-04-4

Detail 21257176

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 21257181

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled, walk in cooler gasket soiled.

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53A-05-6

Detail 20957119

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

22-20-5

Detail 20957117

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in the front line.

36-34-5

Detail 20957116

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20957121

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in the kitchen area.

36-62-4

Detail 20957118

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed a fluorescent light unit out in the kitchen by the walk in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 20957120

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles with soy sauce not labeled in the kitchen.

Aug 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 20442870

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulated dust above cashier on vent.

08B-47-4

Detail 20442869

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil jug stored at kitchen floor. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site