Canton Lee
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
27
Score
Canton Lee, located at 13862 Sw 56 St in Miami, FL, had a high-risk inspection on 2025-09-09 with a score of 27. The inspection identified 4 critical, 3 major, and 8 minor violations. Notable issues included employee beverage containers and personal items stored improperly near food preparation areas, as well as equipment in poor repair, specifically door gaskets on coolers and freezers.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed the container of chicken soiled located in the walk in cooler. Observe the rice cooker heavily soiled, located in the cook line.
08B-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken stored above the pork in the walk in cooler.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the pasta (59F - Cold Holding) and the dumplings (47F - ColdHolding ) inside the reach in cooler across the stove. As per operator, less than two hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemicals stored on the floor under 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Observed a broken probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Operator did not have the knowledge of how to calibrate a thermometer. Operator was explained how to calibrate properly.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice machine and the ice scoop soiled with mold like substance, located near the kitchen entrance. Observed the rice cookers soiled located near the cook line. Also observed dirty preparation table and soiled dish-ware/utensils being stored next to hand wash sink.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal water bottles stored on a shelf above prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal water bottles stored on a shelf above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket in disrepair located in reach in cooler across of cook line. Also observed the door gasket in disrepair for the walk in cooler and the walk in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice utensil standing water at 84 F. Operator changed water. Water reached 165 F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler soiled located before the kitchen entrance. Observed soiled door gasket of reach in cooler in prep area. Observed soiled hood above stove. Observed the bottom of reach in freezer soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed wontons not protected in the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old unused equipment in the dining area, and also in the area before the kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
27
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salt container in the cook line soiled with grease, food debris, Reach-in cooler gasket soiled, cooler located in front of the fryers. Exterior of the microwave soiled. Underneath Preparation table located in the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Salt container in the cook line soiled with grease, food debris, Reach-in cooler gasket soiled, cooler located in front of the fryers. Exterior of the microwave soiled. Underneath Preparation table located in the cook line. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw bacon stored over cooked meats at reach in freezer. Observed raw pork stored over noodles at walk in freezer. Operator was informed that needed to rearrange products.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over raw chicken. Observed raw chicken stored over vegetables. Operator was informed that needed to rearrange products.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and cooked chicken with no date marking. As per operator from prior day.
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 soy sauce containers on the floor under preparation table.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 8 knives stored between of equipment. Operator removed to container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 77F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed outside walk in cooler.
36-02-5
47
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice observed bean sprouts (50 F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 1 hour, employee added more ice to maintain food in proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form to manager. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Under the preparation tables. In the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler cooler door handles, cooler in front of the fryers. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salt container in the cook line soiled with grease, food debris, Reach-in cooler gasket soiled, cooler located in front of the fryers. Exterior of the microwave soiled. Underneath Preparation table located in the cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler located in front of the fryer interior with old food accumulation. Reach in cooler next to the roaster interior soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
50
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetables and some foods stored in non food grade bags. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cuttings boards soiled in prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom of prep tables rusted. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap at exit back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood cabinets of wood not properly sealed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food prepared and stored in walk in cooler not labeled.
02D-01-5
52
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food graded bags being used to store food in reach in coolers and walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Manager had them removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over cooked pastries in reach in freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boeards soiled, in grill area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed the bottom of prep tables rusted in kitchen area.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed dim sum been prepared in dining room area. Manager moved all food preparation to the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-48-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap in screed door at exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor. Manager had it picked up from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave soiled in grill area.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink in cooler. Manager removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container with cooked shrimp not covered in the walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood framed racks not properly sealed in kitchen area.
14-06-4
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