China Lee Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, China Lee Restaurant has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 17 violations to closer to 15 violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting China Lee Restaurant on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle stored inside a bag of rice at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the cookline. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
67
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Prep area in the kitchen: employee cut cutting scallions without gloves to store to for later use for the next few days. Operator cooked during the inspection with fried rice. Inspector discussed with the operator and employee the proper method. Employee washed hands properly, put on gloves and continued to prep. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Reach in cooler by the back door: raw chicken stored above broccoli Discussed with the operator the proper procedures. Also provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Floor behind the front counter: raw shell eggs (77F - ambient temperature ). As per operator cooked delivered 1 hour before the inspection. Observed the operator place the raw shell eggs inside the stand up reach in coolers **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-20-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table in front of the cookline: bean sprouts (58F - Cold Holding). As per operator, placed on the prep table 1 hour before the inspection. Operator placed in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Front counter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Prep area in the kitchen: employee cut cutting scallions without gloves to store to for later use for the next few days. Operator cooked during the inspection with fried rice. Inspector discussed with the operator and employee the proper method. Employee washed hands properly, put on gloves and continued to prep.
53B-15-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By the back door
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle stored inside a bag of rice at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in coolers and reach in freezer handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Front counter: cases of raw shell eggs stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed corner wall next to back exit door in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop in contact with ice. Front counter, observed the ice scoop buried in the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Prep area: knives stored between the cracks and flip top reach in coolers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand washing sinks at the front counter and kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and freezers soiled at the bottom.
22-16-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach in cooler by the back door: cooked honey chicken inside a container uncovered. As per operator cooked last night. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt, sugar, and msg not labeled with common name at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods .
23-03-4
14
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw pork stored over bean sprouts and red peppers at reach-in cooler near back exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed raw chicken stored over dumplings in RIC ar back next to exit. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed CF! not knowing proper quaternary concentration. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed operator not knowing proper chlorine concentration. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Time Extended**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed a water filter behind ware wash machine without servicing date. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed a water filter behind ware wash machine without servicing date. **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle in flour and rice at front counter and near exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed container with no handle in flour and rice at front counter and near exit door. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled above seating area and register. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled above seating area and register. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at prep area and above reach in cooler across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed grooved cutting board at prep area and above reach in cooler across cook line. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior door across from front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed gap at exterior door across from front counter. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed corner wall next to back exit door in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed corner wall next to back exit door in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle of cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed tongs stored on oven handle of cook line. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink to the left of back door in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink to the left of back door in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The following was observed: Grease build up on walls behind cook line. Soiled gaskets in reach in cooler behind prep area and across from cook line and both cutting boards at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Soiled gaskets in reach in cooler behind prep area and across from cook line and both cutting boards at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust on wall behind ice machine across front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed dust on wall behind ice machine across front counter. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt, sugar, and msg not labeled with common name at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed containers of salt, sugar, and msg not labeled with common name at cook line. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
43
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 32 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine with quaternary sanitizer at 100PPM. **Warning**
22-47-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed in reach in cooler across from cook line a soiled container hold cooked pork. **Warning**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed containers of cooked rice at prep area covered by newspaper. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw pork stored over bean sprouts and red peppers at reach-in cooler near back exit door. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (64F - Cold Holding) and cooked rice (74F - Cold Holding) at prep area at ambient temperature. As per operator, two hours. Products were moved to cold holding for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD40 chemicals under hand washing sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed CF! not knowing proper quaternary concentration. **Warning**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled exterior of containers across from reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed styrofoam plates stored in hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Observed Lee Yiu Sun working for more than 60 days with no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed a water filter behind ware wash machine without servicing date. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil under hand washing sink and sweet and sour sauces under condiment table at cook line all at kitchen area. Observed rice and onions stored on floor at front counter. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed corner wall next to back exit door in disrepair. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored in crevice of ware washing machine. Knife was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle of cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed reach in cooler across from cook line without ambient thermometer. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink to the left of back door in kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The following was observed: Grease build up on walls behind cook line. Soiled gaskets in reach in cooler behind prep area and across from cook line and both cutting boards at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service carry out containers stored on floor next to back exit door near mop sink. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken, cooked ribs, and raw pork in reach in cooler behind prep area and across from cook line without cover. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken in 2 compartment sink, next to dish washer, thawing at room temperature without running water. Operator put chicken to thaw in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust on wall behind ice machine across front counter. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under ware washing machine. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt, sugar, and msg not labeled with common name at cook line. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle in flour and rice at front counter and near exit door. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled above seating area and register. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored not inverted at shelf at cook line. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at prep area and above reach in cooler across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine with a 0 ppm quaternary concentration. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior door across from front counter. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind upright oven at kitchen area and behind white reach-in freezer at dining area soiled with accumulated debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
8
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High 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**
14-31-5
High 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**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Observed employees Gabrielba Reliz, Lee Yiu Sun, Wu Znehong certificates expired on 2024. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on top of reach in cooler by cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage at front counter by coffee machine.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler by cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor at cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven doors at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at cook line.
23-03-4
37
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in plastic grocery bag. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in plastic grocery bag. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-15-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts on counter 72F, per operator approximately 1 hour. Returned to refrigeration at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: At time of the inspection observed bean sprouts holding at room temp on counter in kitchen. Temperature 80 F. Educated operator on proper cold holding for bean sprouts. Operator discarded. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink. Soap restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink. Soap restocked at time of inspection. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Upright 2 door freezer handles soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Upright 2 door freezer handles soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen soiled. Crash cart soiled. Grease/ food debris on stove. Shelf above make table soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen soiled. Crash cart soiled. Grease/ food debris on stove. Shelf above make table soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line reach in. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line reach in. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-16-4
55
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over plantains and green bell peppers. Chicken removed for cooking. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts on counter 72F, per operator approximately 1 hour. Returned to refrigeration at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink behind counter at time of inspection. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in plastic grocery bag. **Warning**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in prep sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored on top of Hand wash sink behind bar. Items moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink. Soap restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Upright 2 door freezer handles soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen soiled. Crash cart soiled. Grease/ food debris on stove. Shelf above make table soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line reach in. **Warning**
22-16-4
32
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the time of the inspection observed cut diced ham (45F - Cold Holding) at prep cooler across from cook line.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced sanitizer container and ran multiple cycles. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade cardboard used to line cooked chicken. Also observed non food grade bags used to store food in reach in freezer.
14-86-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Printed and provided to operator. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Observed reach in cooler soiled at cook line. Observed interior of sink in kitchen soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front service area hand sink blocked by boxes and water cases.
31A-09-4
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. Printed Spanish and Chinese handout of employee reporting health agreement. Provided to operator. Staff started to sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hand sink soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler across from cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice stored on floor in front prep area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
06-01-5
20
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store cooked foods in reach in coolers.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler heavily soiled. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink in front service area.
31A-09-4
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 chicken missing date marking as per operator items were prepared on previous days.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at reach in coolers across from cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice stored on floor in front service area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in reach in cooler soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed cook line soiled with accumulated grease. Observed hand sink in kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed containers of single service soup containers stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in some parts of kitchen area.
36-27-5
39
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice held for more then 24 hours not date marked. Kitchen cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone in kitchen shelves.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris underneath kitchen wok and fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed missing ambient thermometer inside all kitchen coolers throughout.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employees hand washing sign to employees sinks.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed most kitchen door gaskets with accumulation of mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all kitchen coolers with soil residue.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Frozen chicken being thawed in room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Lee Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Lee Restaurant on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Lee Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at China Lee Restaurant.
How does China Lee Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
China Lee Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has China Lee Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Lee Restaurant have averaged around 15 violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Lee Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is China Lee Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Lee Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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