ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, nearly a dozen Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down temporarily after a visit from a health inspectors, according to state records.
But out of all these businesses, one has now closed down five times this year thus far.
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, May, and even earlier this month, 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 issues with pests, hygiene practices and food storage. Again, it was allowed to reopen around one day later.
The full list of Central Florida eateries forced to close between July 20 – 26 is as follows:
COCOA
Troy’s — 926 Fay Blvd.
DAYTONA BEACH
Urban Soul Daiquiris & Wingz — 601 Main Street
ORLANDO
Catrina’s Mexican Fusion — 925 N. Semoran Blvd.
China Lee — 2338 S. Kirkman Road
US3 Investments — 3516 President Barack Obama Pkwy.
SANFORD
Ichigo Ichie Buffet — 3611 S. Orlando Drive
Tropical Smoothie Café
ST. PETERSBURG
Denny’s — 4999 34 Street N.
TAMPA
Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins — 18003 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy.
THE VILLAGES
Mezza Lune at The Villages — 243 Colony Blvd.
WINTER PARK
Baby John’s Ice Creamery — 129 W. Fairbanks Ave.
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