Lee's Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
30
Score
Lee's Chinese Restaurant, located at 7102 Sw 117Th Ave, Miami, FL, had a high-risk inspection on January 22, 2026, with a score of 30. This inspection identified 4 critical, 3 major, and 6 minor violations. Notably, repeat violations were observed concerning the use of soiled cardboard on the floor, accumulation of debris on the floor in the dry storage room, and food items stored directly on the floor.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored on top of white standing freezer next to cook line.
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored directly inside non food grade bag inside white standing freezer next to cook line.
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed breaded shrimp stored inside reused cardboard box inside of standing reach in freezer. Operator removed product from cardboard box. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
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 raw chicken removed from original packaging stored above raw beef inside standing reach in freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by trash can in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves next to dry storage room where fried rice is stored.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed various foods stored inside walk in cooler not date marked, as per operator products were made one day prior to inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in dry storage room with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed egg roll wrappers stored on floor inside walk in cooler and cases of fryer oil stored on floor inside dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen area.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels stored on prep table throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
30
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by mop bucket in dish area. Operator moved mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Observed hand sink blocked by mop bucket in dish area. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature 56F. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature 64F. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At bottom of back door **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt and sugar not labeled at cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Observed containers of salt and sugar not labeled at cook line. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
70
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter kitchen from outside area and begin to prep chicken without washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over snow peas inside reach in cooler on cook line. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ribs (56F - Cold Holding); diced ham (53F - Cold Holding); cooked honey garlic chicken (56F - Cold Holding); inside walk in cooler, as per operator from previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator for one hour. Operator moved product to freezer for rapid cooling. Observed cooked ribs (56F - Cold Holding); diced ham (53F - Cold Holding); cooked honey garlic chicken (56F - Cold Holding); inside walk in cooler, as per operator from previous day.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dirty container with cooked noodles stored inside in walk in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by mop bucket in dish area. Operator moved mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At bottom of back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handle stored inside containers of rice and cornstarch. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler/freezer handles soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-06-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature 56F.
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach inside of dry storage room.
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in dry storage room dirty with old food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soy sauce stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/food contact shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves in dry storage area where fried rice is stored. Observed interior of standing reach in freezer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go boxes stored on floor. Operator picked up boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor under triple sink. Operator properly placed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt and sugar not labeled at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
20
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs inside same container with snow peas at reach in cooler on cook line. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (68F - Hot Holding); egg rolls (80F - Hot Holding) on prep table in kitchen area, as per operator for 30 mins.
03B-01-6
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 employee training expired for Yi, and Zhi.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of corn starch in dry storage **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor inside walk in cooler
36-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cigarettes stored on shelf above prep table in kitchen area
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back exit door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots stored on floor in walk in cooler. Observed flour and sauces stored on floor in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled in kitchen area
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line. Observed hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed cooked fried chicken stored inside cardboard boxes inside walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled in back area
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on cook line
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt not labeled at cook line and containers of flour and cornstarch not labeled in dry storage
02D-01-5
37
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork in thank you bags stored inside the walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over onions and green peppers stored inside the walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area. During the inspection employee provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and eggs rolls stored inside the walk in cooler, with no date marking. As per operator food was prepared 2 days before the inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored inside container of rice, located at dry storage. During the inspection employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed 2 doors standing reach in freezer handles soiled, located at preparation area.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with cooking oil stored on the floor at dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed white standing reach in freezer with ice buildup, located at preparation area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors standing reach in freezer interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
39
Feb 14, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. In the reach in cooler located at preparation area observed raw chicken stored over raw beef, raw shrimp.
08A-17-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed small microwave stored on shelf above the steam table interior with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area.
22-16-4
78
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee washing containers at 3 compartment sink and then began preparing food, no hand wash.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken stored inside cardboard box at walk-in cooler.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink when valve is open at bathroom.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled, interior of microwave soiled with mold like substance, and interior of rice cooker soiled with accumulated food debris all at preparation area.
22-02-4
Basic - Observed mop sink not accessible due to cardboard boxes and plastic containers stored inside.
42-02-4
Basic - Observed unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
36-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in coolers with accumulated food debris throughout kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service trays stored on floor at lobby area.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of raw onions not covered at walking cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at 3 compartment sink with valves are off.
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen not being non absorbent and easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile at rear entrance to establishment and above walking cooler. ** Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cigarette boxes and lighters stored above preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled with accumulated greased between oven and stove.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one box of oil and two containers of soy sauce stored on floor at dry storage area. Observed a container of soy sauce and a box of spare ribs stored on floor inside walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in 89F standing water at preparation area.
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient temperature thermometer in reach in cooler at preparation area.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulated food debris next to rice cooker at preparation area.
23-03-4
27
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken stored inside cardboard boxes at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken stored inside cardboard boxes at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of rice cooker soiled with old food debris. Observed cutting board at cook line stained. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of rice cooker soiled with old food debris. Observed cutting board at cook line stained. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of chicken at walk in cooler not date marked. As per operator, item was prepared on the previous day. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Observed containers of chicken at walk in cooler not date marked. As per operator, item was prepared two days prior **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves at steam table and shelves at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves at steam table and shelves at cook line. **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located near back exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Located near back exit door. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Located throughout kitchen and ware washing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Located throughout kitchen and ware washing areas. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil and onions stored on the floor at dry storage area. Observed bag of carrots and plastic container of soy sauce stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Observed container of cooking oil and onions stored on the floor at dry storage area. Observed bag of carrots and plastic container of soy sauce stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Observed exterior of microwave soiled at cook line. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler and reach in freezer at cook line and reach in freezer across from cook line. Observed interior of rice cooker soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Observed at reach in cooler and reach in freezer at cook line and reach in freezer across from cook line. Observed interior of rice cooker soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bags of flour and sugar not covered at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Observed bags of flour and sugar not covered at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris near wok area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Observed wall soiled with old food debris near wok area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe underneath hand sink near 3 compartment sink. Observed water leaking from faucet when valves are closed at 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Observed water leaking from pipe underneath hand sink near 3 compartment sink. Observed water leaking from faucet when valves are closed at 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
43
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