LEE'S CHINESE RESTAURANT
7102 Southwest 117th Avenue
Kendall, Florida, 33183
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5: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**
- 36-06-4: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
- 40-06-5: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
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back exit door
- 08B-38-4: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**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled in kitchen area
- 23-03-4: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**
- 14-05-4:Basic - Observed cooked fried chicken stored inside cardboard boxes inside walk in cooler.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled in back area
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket **Repeat Violation**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on cook line
- 02D-01-5: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
- 08A-08-5: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**
- 03B-01-6: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.
- 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 employee training expired for Yi, and Zhi.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5: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**
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed 2 doors standing reach in freezer handles soiled, located at preparation area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with cooking oil stored on the floor at dry storage.
- 14-69-4: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.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4: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.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors standing reach in freezer interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork in thank you bags stored inside the walk in cooler.
- 08A-04-5: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**
- 31B-02-4: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**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).