A local Chinese restaurant was forced to temporarily close its doors last week after a health inspector cited multiple code violations, including the presence of rodents and food being stored at the wrong temperatures.
Lam’s Garden, which is located at 2505 E Colonial Drive, was forced to temporarily close its doors on Monday, June 19, and Tuesday, June 20, according to a report from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
During the first inspection on June 19, at least 28 health code violations were cited, including 9 considered high priority. Among the high priority violations was the presence of rodent activity, as evidenced by 25 droppings found in various places around the kitchen.
Additionally, a stop sale was issued on multiple foods that were being kept under the required temperature, including raw beef, cooked shrimp, cooked vegetables, cooked pork, raw squid, cooked tofu, and chopped cabbage. Multiple foods were being stored improperly as well, according to the report.
During a follow-up inspection on Tuesday, June 20, at least 15 health code violations were cited. Similar to the first inspection, 16 rodent droppings were found in various areas around the kitchen.
The restaurant was inspected for a second time on Tuesday, June 20, and was permitted to reopen, despite 10 violations remaining.
Last October, Lam’s Garden was forced to close its doors for one day after a health inspector cited at least 14 health code violations. During that inspection, dozens of rodent droppings were found around the restaurant.