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 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce inside thank you bag inside reach in cooler by back door. **Repeat Violation**
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**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced. **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 employees Gabrielba Reliz, Lee Yiu Sun, Wu Znehong certificates expired on 2024. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage at front counter by coffee machine.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler by cook line.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor at cook line.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven doors at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on top of reach in cooler by cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:28 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.