A Central Florida restaurant has been forced to close its doors for the fifth time in 2026, state health inspection records show. China Lee, located at 2338 S. Kirkman Road in Orlando, has now racked up closures in March, April, May, and twice in July alone.
What Inspectors Found This Time
On July 21, a health inspector visited China Lee and found a long list of violations serious enough to shut the restaurant down immediately.
Inspectors discovered nearly 10 dead roaches on the premises — including one inside an uncovered bin of MSG. Roach egg sacs were found in a bin of flour near the grill and inside an electrical box by the back door. Thirty rodent droppings were spotted on trays near the rice cooker.
Food handling violations were also flagged. A cook began preparing food without washing hands. An employee touched a trash can and then handled raw chicken. Raw chicken was stored above prepped vegetables in the walk-in cooler, and a bottle of drain cleaner was found next to a can of ketchup at the handwash sink.
China Lee met inspection standards the following day and was allowed to reopen on July 22.
Other Central Florida Closures This Week
China Lee was not alone. Between July 20–26, nearly a dozen Central Florida restaurants were temporarily shut down by health inspectors, including locations in Tampa, Daytona Beach, Sanford, and St. Petersburg. Violations ranged from roach infestations and rodent droppings to food temperature failures and unlicensed activity.
All listed locations were allowed to reopen after meeting inspection standards.
Why It Matters
Health inspection records are public in Florida, and repeated closures at the same location raise questions about long-term food safety standards. Diners are encouraged to check restaurant inspection records before visiting.