MAN LI CHINESE RESTAURANT
8847 SE BRIDGE RD · HOBE SOUND · Martin County · FL 33455
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-86-1High Priority – Observed: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Paper towel covering chicken at reach in cooler. Operator removed paper towel. Linen napkin covering cocked chicken at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
08A-20-5High Priority – Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw beef, raw chicken over raw pork at walk in freezer. All products not in commercial packaging. Raw chicken over raw pork at walk in cooler. Sent safe storage chart to operator. Priority: High Priority
03B-01-6High Priority – Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken broth (121F – Hot Holding) Observed at steam table. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator returned product to stove, rechecked 190F reheating. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
41-10-4High Priority – Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Peroxide on flip top cooler. Prescription medications over clean sheet pans. Operator stored all properly. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
29-42-4High Priority – Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose Bibb on back dock. Priority: High Priority
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavy Oil like residue on can opener blade. Operator removed can opener to clean. probe thermometer has heavy soil of oil like residue.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Intermediate
02C-04-5Intermediate – Observed: Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/ temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed Cooked chicken in freezer made 8/21 not date marked. Advised operator to date mark cooked chicken. Priority: Intermediate
05-06-4Intermediate – Observed: Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated in ice water. Inspector- 32F Operator- between 0-220F Priority: Intermediate
41-17-4Intermediate – Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Degreaser spray bottle not labeled by triple sink. Advised operator to label all chemicals. Priority: Intermediate
Basic 2
16-55-4Basic – Observed: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in threecompartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator, ran machine again. 50ppm chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4Basic – Observed: Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Reference: 3-305.11(A)(3), (B) and (C) FC: (A) Except as specified in Paragraphs (B) and (C) of this section, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (3) At least 6 inches above the floor. (B) Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches above the floor on case lot handling equipment as specified under Section 4-204.122. (C) Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture. Priority: Basic
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:12 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.