ORLANDO, Fla. – Over the past two weeks, even more restaurants from across Central Florida were forced to close up shop after receiving a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
In all, 14 eateries were told to shut down at least temporarily, though one in particular already closed down three times before now.
That restaurant — China Lee in Orlando — was first shut down back in March after over 100 live cockroaches and around 400 rodent droppings were discovered on the premises, reports show.
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China Lee had to close again in April and May, but it was ultimately allowed to reopen in each of these cases after meeting inspection standards.
Similarly, China Lee had to close last week after a health inspector noted some more minor issues with pests and food storage. Again, it was allowed to reopen around one day later.
The full list of Central Florida eateries forced to close between June 29 and July 12 is as follows:
BUSHNELL
Little Caesars — 2233 W. CR 48
DAYTONA BEACH
Macker Seafood — 141 Bay Street
NEW SMYRNA BEACH
The Preserve at Turnbull Bay — 2600 Turnbull Estates Drive
Closed on July 10
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment
No plumbing to hand sink in the bar (no other hand sinks available for employee use other than the restroom)
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided (three-compartment sink removed during remodel)
No plan review submitted and approved (renovations were made or are in progress)
OCALA
Pei Wei Express — 3100 SW College Road
Pizza Per-Bellini — 3100 SW College Road
ORANGE CITY
Orange Social — 2621 Enterprise Road
ORLANDO
A&T Buffalo Wings — 4477 N. Pine Hills Road
China Lee — 2338 S. Kirkman Road
Grazie — 3101 Corrine Drive
PALM COAST
Rustic Dough Works — 160 Cypress Point
PORT ORANGE
McKenna’s Place Seafood, Sports and Spirits — 3781 S. Nova Road
ST. PETERSBURG
Jimmy John’s — 1410 66 Street N.
TAMPA
La Ceibena (Food Truck) — 8806 W. Flora Street
Minano Ramen — 11909 Sheldon Road
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