CHINA LEE RESTAURANT
559 SW 8TH STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored inside thank you bag at reach in freezer by kitchen entrance.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of reach in cooler:; beans sprouts (56F – Cold Holding) at ambient temperature. As per operator for less than 30 minutes prior, operator placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink by kitchen entrance.
Intermediate 2
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap container. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gabrielba Reliz certificate expired on 04-20-24.
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled by front counter.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and wall, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven doors at cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled inside reach in cooler by cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:50 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.