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CHINA LEE RESTAURANT

559 SW 8TH STREET, Miami, FL, 33130

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Most recent inspection

Date
September 25, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Call Back - Extension given, pending
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
15
Jurisdiction
Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL

Violations (15)

  • 14-31-5Critical

    14-31-5

    High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food at chest freezer located at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food at chest freezer located at front counter. **Time Extended**

    High Priority

  • 36-01-4

    Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. -

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 36-73-4

    Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed preparation tables, oven, wok station, and crash cart are soiled with an accumulation of grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed preparation tables, oven, wok station, and crash cart are soiled with an accumulation of grease. **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 08B-38-4

    Food stored on floor.

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles soda stored on the floor at front counter area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 36-24-5

    Hole in or other damage to wall.

    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 2026-09-25: Observed corner wall next to back exit door in disrepair. **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 23-03-4

    Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooking line equipments soiled with accumulation of grease, also between equipments. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed cooking line equipments soiled with accumulation of grease, also between equipments. **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 16-03-4

    16-03-4

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 16-21-4

    16-21-4

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 16-23-4

    16-23-4

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 14-05-4

    14-05-4

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Cardboard used to line clean plates on top of steam table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed Cardboard used to line clean plates on top of steam table. **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 14-09-4

    14-09-4

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed all Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed all Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen area. **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 22-16-4

    Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed a mold-like substance and food residue inside multiple units: the front lobby reach-in cooler, the cooking line reach-in cooler, and all reach-in coolers within the kitchen area. All reach in coolers and freezers soiled at the bottom shelves. Heavy debris has accumulated on the sliding door gaskets of the produce reach-in cooler and the lobby soda cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed a mold-like substance and food residue inside multiple units: the front lobby reach-in cooler, the cooking line reach-in cooler, and all reach-in coolers within the kitchen area. All reach in coolers and freezers soiled at the bottom shelves. Heavy debris has accumulated on the sliding door gaskets of the produce reach-in cooler and the lobby soda cooler. **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 25-05-4

    Single-service articles improperly stored.

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single used items containers stored on top of cardboard on prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed single used items containers stored on top of cardboard on prep table. **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 23-24-4

    Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler and reach in freezer, handle with accumulation of food residue. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed all reach in cooler and reach in freezer, handle with accumulation of food residue. **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 53B-15-4

    Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.

    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee with lack of knowledge for work assignments. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed employee with lack of knowledge for work assignments. **Time Extended**

    Intermediate

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 2, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.