DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CHINA LEE

CHINA LEE maintains a 1.8/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in FERN PARK. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Southwest 8th Street
Miami, Florida, 33130
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13463227

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. -1 small flying insect near outside of walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
  • 27-24-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: Not repaired. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10871427

  • 23-03-4: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
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. -1 small flying insect near outside of walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 08A-05-6: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
  • 53A-03-7: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
  • 27-24-5: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
  • 27-16-4: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

Inspection Date: 11/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10710302

  • 14-01-5: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**
  • 23-03-4: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**
  • 08A-02-6: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**

Inspection Date: 11/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10709326

  • 14-01-5: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**
  • 23-03-4: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**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink and by dry storage shelves not functional. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Hand wash sink by dry storage has hot water, cold water handle spinning freely. Hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink dismantled. Must be repaired. **Time Extended**
  • 08A-02-6: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**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10705512

  • 14-01-5: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
  • 08B-38-4: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.
  • 31B-04-4: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.
  • 23-03-4: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.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink and by dry storage shelves not functional.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket by back door exit.
  • 08A-02-6: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
  • 03A-02-5: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
  • 31B-02-4: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.
  • 53B-01-5: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.
  • 11-26-1: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
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink, and hand wash sink by dry storage shelves.

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8721306

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -can used to scoop dry rice. Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 23-03-4: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
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk in cooler shelves.
  • 08A-02-6: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
  • 11-26-1: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
  • 53B-14-5: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.

Inspection Date: 4/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8504882

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in cooked chicken in front reach-in cooler.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -all walk-in cooler shelves rusty, soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -trays of raw chicken above mixed vegetables, French fries, shrimp in reach-in/bench freezer. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8343382

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on floor next to bench freezer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hand wash sink basin and handles at front counter soiled. -walk-in cooler shelves have build up of food debris and mold-like substance.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -sheet pans of raw chicken above frozen vegetables in upright reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 52-03-4:Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. -menu items states Crab Meat Stick, facility using imitation crab. Operator correcting menus by changing to Krab. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In restroom. Soap provided prior to end of inspection.
  • 53B-13-5: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.