CHINA LEE RESTAURANT
559 SW 8TH STREET, MIAMI 33130
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).