CHINA LEE RESTAURANT
559 SW 8TH STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced sanitizer container and ran multiple cycles. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade cardboard used to line cooked chicken. Also observed non food grade bags used to store food in reach in freezer.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the time of the inspection observed cut diced ham (45F – Cold Holding) at prep cooler across from cook line.
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed and provided to operator. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Observed reach in cooler soiled at cook line. Observed interior of sink in kitchen soiled.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front service area hand sink blocked by boxes and water cases.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed Spanish and Chinese handout of employee reporting health agreement. Provided to operator. Staff started to sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.
Basic 10
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler across from cook line.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice stored on floor in front prep area.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hand sink soiled.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:18 PM.
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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.