China Lee
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
37
Score
China Lee appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Fern Park facility scores 80, putting China Lee on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked wings in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment is using bleach not approved for food contact surfaces
22-48-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed eye glasses in hand sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By smoker
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In multiple food containers throughout establishment. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in bucket by water heater. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lod on flour container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handles touching cooked wings. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in all white coolers and freezers
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour for wings. Operator put cover **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
37
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -pans of raw chicken and raw beef above buckets of sauce in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. -1 small flying insect near outside of walk-in cooler. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Zhao Hai Lin expired 7/5/25 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. -water heater not turned on. Pilot lit during inspection, water feels warm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-24-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -no hot running water at front hand wash sink, knob broken. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled above first 2 woks. -gaskets soiled on front reach in cooler. -exterior of microwave, upright freezer handles soiled. -walk-in cooler shelves extremely soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
52
Nov 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in reach in freezer over shrimp and fries. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can used to scoop dry rice, bowl used in flour and sugar. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all cooking equipment and behind all equipment on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Nov 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Oct 31, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg rolls (46F - Cold Holding); noodles (46-48F - Cold Holding); pork (53F - Cold Holding); wings (49F - Cold Holding) in reach prep cooler. Per operator less than 4 hrs. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in reach in freezer over shrimp and fries. **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink, and hand wash sink by dry storage shelves.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom, hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink, and hand wash sink by dry storage shelves.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
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. Operator had form not signed. Operator had cook acknowledge and sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can used to scoop dry rice, bowl used in flour and sugar. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1 case of oil stored on the floor under cooks line. 3 cases of soda stored on the floor at front service counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink, and hand wash sink by dry storage shelves.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all cooking equipment and behind all equipment on cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink and by dry storage shelves not functional.
29-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket by back door exit.
42-01-4
37
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -tray of raw chicken on top shelf of upright freezer above frozen vegetables. Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken above sauces in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
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. -unable to locate. Provided new form, read and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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. -Jinyong expired 4/2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -slight build up of grease on some hood filters. -mold-like substance on some walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -can used to scoop dry rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk in cooler shelves.
14-17-4
58
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Aug 30, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee handled customer credit card, then handled fryer basket and customer soda without washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -frozen beef in plastic to go bag in upright freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken open pan above cooked shrimp and sauces in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Ambient thermometer reads 42°f.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. -inspector thermometer 30°f higher than operator's thermometer in boiling water. Recommend easier to use digital thermometer.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of rice cooker soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -by 3 compartment sink. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink or end of cookline. -by 3 compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -all 3 hand wash sinks 91-93°f at start of inspection. Per operator, pilot light out due to breeze. Relit, water 105°f. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -cleaver between equipment on cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -case of chicken on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -bench freezer inside lid in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook line employees.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. -exterior of dry goods containers soiled. -exterior of freezers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -tongs in container of raw wings in contact with product.
10-06-5
27
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Lee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Lee on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Lee?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China Lee.
How does China Lee compare to other restaurants in Fern Park?
China Lee most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Fern Park average of 80.
Has China Lee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Lee have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Lee means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is China Lee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Lee is inspected around three times per year on average.
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