CHINA LEE RESTAURANT
559 SW 8TH STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Observed Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food at chest freezer located at front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food at chest freezer located at front counter. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 1
53B-15-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee with lack of knowledge for work assignments. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed employee with lack of knowledge for work assignments. **Time Extended**
Basic 13
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler and reach in freezer, handle with accumulation of food residue. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed all reach in cooler and reach in freezer, handle with accumulation of food residue. **Time Extended**
36-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed preparation tables, oven, wok station, and crash cart are soiled with an accumulation of grease. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed preparation tables, oven, wok station, and crash cart are soiled with an accumulation of grease. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles soda stored on the floor at front counter area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed corner wall next to back exit door in disrepair. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed corner wall next to back exit door in disrepair. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooking line equipments soiled with accumulation of grease, also between equipments. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed cooking line equipments soiled with accumulation of grease, also between equipments. **Time Extended**
16-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Observed Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Observed Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-23-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Observed Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**
14-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Observed Cardboard used to line clean plates on top of steam table. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed Cardboard used to line clean plates on top of steam table. **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Observed all Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed all Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed a mold-like substance and food residue inside multiple units: the front lobby reach-in cooler, the cooking line reach-in cooler, and all reach-in coolers within the kitchen area. All reach in coolers and freezers soiled at the bottom shelves. Heavy debris has accumulated on the sliding door gaskets of the produce reach-in cooler and the lobby soda cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed a mold-like substance and food residue inside multiple units: the front lobby reach-in cooler, the cooking line reach-in cooler, and all reach-in coolers within the kitchen area. All reach in coolers and freezers soiled at the bottom shelves. Heavy debris has accumulated on the sliding door gaskets of the produce reach-in cooler and the lobby soda cooler. **Time Extended**
25-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single used items containers stored on top of cardboard on prep table. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed single used items containers stored on top of cardboard on prep table. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:55 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.