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Food Service Facility License-High · Montgomery County, MD

Chef Lees Element

521 Quince Orchard Rd.

Last inspected Nov 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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When was Chef Lees Element last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 4, 2026. The result listed by Montgomery County HHS was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded, including 3 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Feb 4, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026.
Has Chef Lees Element ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 4, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Comprehensive

Nov 4, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

criticalCode cold_holding_temperatureFood temperature

Official Wording

Cold Holding Temperature: Corrected Onsite

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode toxic_substances_and_pesticidesPests

Official Wording

Toxic Substances And Pesticides: Not In Compliance

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
criticalCode rodents_and_insectsPests

Official Wording

Rodents And Insects: Not In Compliance

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Nov 4, 2026 · Original Source

Monitoring

Feb 4, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

criticalCode cold_holding_temperatureFood temperature

Official Wording

Cold Holding Temperature: Not In Compliance

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode toxic_substances_and_pesticidesPests

Official Wording

Toxic Substances And Pesticides: Not In Compliance

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
criticalCode rodents_and_insectsPests

Official Wording

Rodents And Insects: Not In Compliance

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source

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