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CHINA LEE RESTAURANT

Food safety records indicate CHINA LEE RESTAURANT in MIAMI has 7 inspections with a 1.0/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

559 SW 8TH STREET, MIAMI 33130

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13562918

  • 14-01-5: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**
  • 36-34-5: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**
  • 14-09-4: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**
  • 35B-01-4: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**
  • 36-24-5: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**
  • 10-20-4: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**
  • 31B-04-4: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**
  • 23-03-4: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**
  • 36-27-5: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**
  • 02D-01-5: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**
  • 08A-05-6: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**
  • 53A-10-4: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**
  • 29-28-4: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**

Inspection Date: 10/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10934095

  • 14-01-5: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
  • 36-34-5: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
  • 24-05-4: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
  • 14-09-4: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
  • 16-55-4: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
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior door across from front counter. Warning
  • 36-73-4: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
  • 08B-38-4: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
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed corner wall next to back exit door in disrepair. Warning
  • 10-17-4: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
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle of cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed reach in cooler across from cook line without ambient thermometer. Warning
  • 31B-04-4: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
  • 23-03-4: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
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service carry out containers stored on floor next to back exit door near mop sink. Warning
  • 08B-12-5: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
  • 06-01-5: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
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust on wall behind ice machine across front counter. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under ware washing machine. Warning
  • 02D-01-5: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. Warning
  • 22-47-4: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
  • 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed in reach in cooler across from cook line a soiled container hold cooked pork. Warning
  • 14-86-1: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
  • 08A-05-6: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
  • 03A-02-5: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
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD40 chemicals under hand washing sink at kitchen area. Warning
  • 53A-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
  • 22-02-4: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
  • 31A-11-4: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
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. Warning
  • 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. Observed Lee Yiu Sun working for more than 60 days with no proof of training. Warning
  • 29-28-4: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

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage at front counter by coffee machine.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler by cook line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor at cook line.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven doors at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on top of reach in cooler by cook line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at cook line.
  • 14-31-5: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
  • 03A-02-5: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
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced. 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. Observed employees Gabrielba Reliz, Lee Yiu Sun, Wu Znehong certificates expired on 2024. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/23/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled by front counter.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and wall, operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven doors at cook line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled inside reach in cooler by cook line.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored inside thank you bag at reach in freezer by kitchen entrance.
  • 03A-02-5: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
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink by kitchen entrance.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap container. 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. Observed Gabrielba Reliz certificate expired on 04-20-24.

Inspection Date: 5/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8623442

  • 23-24-4: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**
  • 22-08-4: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**
  • 23-03-4: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**
  • 22-16-4: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**
  • 14-15-4: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**
  • 03A-02-5: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
  • 31B-03-4: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**

Inspection Date: 3/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8586956

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Upright 2 door freezer handles soiled. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
  • 23-03-4: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
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line reach in. Warning
  • 22-41-4: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
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in plastic grocery bag. Warning
  • 08A-04-5: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
  • 03A-02-5: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
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in prep sink. Warning
  • 31A-09-4: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
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink. Soap restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 1/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8358335

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler across from cook line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice stored on floor in front prep area.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hand sink soiled.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
  • 22-41-4: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**
  • 14-86-1: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.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5: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.
  • 11-27-4: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. Printed and provided to operator. Operator posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4: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.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front service area hand sink blocked by boxes and water cases.
  • 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. Printed Spanish and Chinese handout of employee reporting health agreement. Provided to operator. Staff started to sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(215 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Meal Delivery
✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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