Inspection Report

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CHINA LEE RESTAURANT

559 SW 8TH STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3414798
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8623442
DBPR license2324343

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in plastic grocery bag. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in plastic grocery bag. **Warning** **Time Extended**

Warning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: At time of the inspection observed bean sprouts holding at room temp on counter in kitchen. Temperature 80 F. Educated operator on proper cold holding for bean sprouts. Operator discarded. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteCorrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink. Soap restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink. Soap restocked at time of inspection. **Warning** **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Upright 2 door freezer handles soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Upright 2 door freezer handles soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Basic – 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** **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line reach in. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line reach in. **Warning** **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.