CHINA LEE RESTAURANT
559 SW 8TH STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 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. Tested at 0ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink behind counter at time of inspection. **Warning**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in plastic grocery bag. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over plantains and green bell peppers. Chicken removed for cooking. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts on counter 72F, per operator approximately 1 hour. Returned to refrigeration at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in prep sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored on top of Hand wash sink behind bar. Items moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink. Soap restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Upright 2 door freezer handles soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen soiled. Crash cart soiled. Grease/ food debris on stove. Shelf above make table soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line reach in. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:25 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.