CHINA LEE RESTAURANT
559 SW 8TH STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
32 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-47-4High Priority – Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine with quaternary sanitizer at 100PPM. **Warning**
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed in reach in cooler across from cook line a soiled container hold cooked pork. **Warning**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed containers of cooked rice at prep area covered by newspaper. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw pork stored over bean sprouts and red peppers at reach-in cooler near back exit door. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (64F – Cold Holding) and cooked rice (74F – Cold Holding) at prep area at ambient temperature. As per operator, two hours. Products were moved to cold holding for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD40 chemicals under hand washing sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed CF! not knowing proper quaternary concentration. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled exterior of containers across from reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed styrofoam plates stored in hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Lee Yiu Sun working for more than 60 days with no proof of training. **Warning**
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed a water filter behind ware wash machine without servicing date. **Warning**
Basic 20
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle in flour and rice at front counter and near exit door. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled above seating area and register. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored not inverted at shelf at cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at prep area and above reach in cooler across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine with a 0 ppm quaternary concentration. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior door across from front counter. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind upright oven at kitchen area and behind white reach-in freezer at dining area soiled with accumulated debris. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil under hand washing sink and sweet and sour sauces under condiment table at cook line all at kitchen area. Observed rice and onions stored on floor at front counter. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed corner wall next to back exit door in disrepair. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored in crevice of ware washing machine. Knife was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle of cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed reach in cooler across from cook line without ambient thermometer. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink to the left of back door in kitchen area. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The following was observed: Grease build up on walls behind cook line. Soiled gaskets in reach in cooler behind prep area and across from cook line and both cutting boards at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service carry out containers stored on floor next to back exit door near mop sink. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken, cooked ribs, and raw pork in reach in cooler behind prep area and across from cook line without cover. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken in 2 compartment sink, next to dish washer, thawing at room temperature without running water. Operator put chicken to thaw in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust on wall behind ice machine across front counter. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under ware washing machine. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt, sugar, and msg not labeled with common name at cook line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:34 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.