Hobe Sound, Martin County

MAN LI CHINESE RESTAURANT

8847 SE BRIDGE RD, Hobe Sound, FL 33455

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
4 High Priority
Feb 27, 2026
City
Hobe Sound
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 11

12A-20-4

Detail 24402772

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Cook washed his hands in triple sink, without soap after handling raw chicken and starting to prep crab Rangoon's. Cook went to wash his hands in hand sink with soap.

08A-20-5

Detail 24402773

High Priority - Raw chicken over raw pork, not properly separated from each other, in walk in cooler based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Operator removed pork. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24402769

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 53F, Noodles 60F, cooked yesterday removed from walk in cooler 1 hour ago and left out on cook line. Operator placed items in walk in cooler. At the end of inspection rice is 43F, noodles 51F. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 24402777

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (100F-109F - Hot Holding), operator stated chicken was cooked 30 minutes ago and left on stove turned off. Operator reheated chicken to 178F for further hot holding. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 24402776

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed his hands in triple sink, without soap after handling raw chicken and starting to prep crab Rangoon's. Cook went to wash his hands in hand sink with soap. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24402778

Intermediate - Food-contact surface on can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

23-24-4

Detail 24402775

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles all coolers on cook line.

10-07-4

Detail 24402770

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 72F on cook line. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24402779

Basic - Raw chicken stored on floor in front of triple sink. Operator placed chicken on triple sink. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24402771

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork in standing water thawing.

21-12-4

Detail 24402774

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cook line. Operator placed in sanitizer container. Corrected On-Site

Oct 13, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 13

14-86-1

Detail 24110238

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Cooked vegetable egg rolls stored and in direct contact with paper towels at walk in cooler. Advised operator to remove paper towels and use only food safe materials such as parchment paper or deli paper.

08A-05-6

Detail 24110241

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw pork over duck sauce at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 24110244

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken not in commercial packaging over raw pork at walk in freezer. Operator stored products properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 24110234

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken broth (130F - Hot Holding) Observed in steam well on cook line. Operator returned to stove to reheat to 165+F, rechecked 184F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 24110235

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. smoker box: pork (111F - Cooling) at 1:48; cooling since 1:18 - 102F at 2:15 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved product to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24110243

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Rice cooker lid in hand wash sink by triple sink. Operator removed lid. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24110236

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked vegetable egg rolls made 10/8 no date mark at walk in cooler.

24-06-4

Detail 24110242

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean mixing bowls stored on rack that an accumulation of oil residue and black mold like substance.

40-06-5

Detail 24110239

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on flip top cooler.

35B-01-4

Detail 24110245

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear entrance of kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 24110240

Basic - Food stored on floor. Corn starch stored on floor at cook line, duck sauce stored on floor at walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-16-4

Detail 24110237

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line reach in coolers - soiled with food debris and oil residue. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

06-01-5

Detail 24110246

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground pork and chicken thawing on counter by triple sink. Corrected On-Site

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 24095943

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Pooled raw shell eggs over sliced vegetables at reach in cooler on cook line. Operator stored products properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 24095945

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw ground pork over raw shrimp and raw pork ribs at walk in freezer. All products not in commercial packaging. Educated operator on proper storage procedures and advised operator to store all products properly.

03A-02-5

Detail 24095948

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (44F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetable egg rolls (44F - Cold Holding) Observed in walk in cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed products in walk in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 24095946

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken broth (131F - Hot Holding) Observed in hot well on cook line. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 45 minutes. Operator placed back on stove to reheat to 165+F. Corrective Action Taken

35B-01-4

Detail 24095944

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear entrance to kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 24095947

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and corn starch stored on floor at cook line. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24095949

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At both flip top cooler shelves on cook line.

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Total: 3

41-07-4

Detail 23428383

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Medication and hydrogen peroxide stored over beer in store room. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 23428382

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Dumplings stored in shopping to go bag at chest freezer. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23428381

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw pork over duck sauce, Raw chicken over chili oil at walk in cooler. Raw chicken over vegetable spring rolls at walk in freezer. Bot products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored all products properly. Corrected On-Site

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 11

14-86-1

Detail 23151382

High Priority - Observed: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Paper towel covering chicken at reach in cooler. Operator removed paper towel. Linen napkin covering cocked chicken at walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

08A-20-5

Detail 23151377

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw beef, raw chicken over raw pork at walk in freezer. All products not in commercial packaging. Raw chicken over raw pork at walk in cooler. Sent safe storage chart to operator. Priority: High Priority

03B-01-6

Detail 23151364

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken broth (121F - Hot Holding) Observed at steam table. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator returned product to stove, rechecked 190F reheating. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

41-10-4

Detail 23151413

High Priority - Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Peroxide on flip top cooler. Prescription medications over clean sheet pans. Operator stored all properly. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

29-42-4

Detail 23151412

High Priority - Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose Bibb on back dock. Priority: High Priority

22-02-4

Detail 23151407

Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavy Oil like residue on can opener blade. Operator removed can opener to clean. probe thermometer has heavy soil of oil like residue.Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Priority: Intermediate

02C-04-5

Detail 23151351

Intermediate - Observed: Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/ temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed Cooked chicken in freezer made 8/21 not date marked. Advised operator to date mark cooked chicken. Priority: Intermediate

05-06-4

Detail 23151367

Intermediate - Observed: Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated in ice water. Inspector- 32F Operator- between 0-220F Priority: Intermediate

41-17-4

Detail 23151414

Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Degreaser spray bottle not labeled by triple sink. Advised operator to label all chemicals. Priority: Intermediate

16-55-4

Detail 23151406

Basic - Observed: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in threecompartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator, ran machine again. 50ppm chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

08B-38-4

Detail 23151381

Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Reference: 3-305.11(A)(3), (B) and (C) FC: (A) Except as specified in Paragraphs (B) and (C) of this section, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (3) At least 6 inches above the floor. (B) Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches above the floor on case lot handling equipment as specified under Section 4-204.122. (C) Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture. Priority: Basic

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 22517673

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 7.20.22 - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Expired Time Extended

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 22

12A-20-4

Detail 22493791

High Priority - Cook washed hands with no soap in triple sink. Cook went to wash his hands with soap in hand sink. Corrected On-Site

08B-27-4

Detail 22493789

High Priority - Corn starch and cooked rice placed in soiled container next to triple sink.

12A-16-4

Detail 22493776

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook returning from outside starting to wrap food, without washing hands first. Cook washed his hands. Corrected On-Site

08B-56-4

Detail 22493793

High Priority - Pitcher of ice tea and a bottle of wine stored in ice used for drinks at front counter. See stop sale.

08A-05-6

Detail 22493786

High Priority - Raw pooled eggs stored over tofu at cook line. Cook reversed.

01B-13-4

Detail 22493782

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pitcher of ice tea and a bottle of wine stored in ice used for drinks at front counter. See stop sale.

12A-03-4

Detail 22493773

Intermediate - Cook washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In triple sink.

31A-09-4

Detail 22493783

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to dish machine contains a tray. Hand sink next to cook line contains utensils and a pot. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 22493778

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 7.20.22

22-20-5

Detail 22493779

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

23-24-4

Detail 22493790

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles all handles on cook line on reach in cooler microwave and walk in cooler and freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 22493775

Basic - Containers of soy sauce stored on floor next to triple sink. Vegetables and 4 containers of raw pork stored on the floor in walk in cooler.

13-03-4

Detail 22493788

Basic - Cook with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put hat on. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22493774

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of reach in cooler at cook line unhinged on the top.

36-73-4

Detail 22493785

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under dish machine and triple sink.

10-07-4

Detail 22493777

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 82°F on cook line, Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22493784

Basic - Interior microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

12B-13-4

Detail 22493780

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at first cooler on cook line.

22-16-4

Detail 22493792

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues dried out sprouts and noodles spread over entire top shelf.

14-05-4

Detail 22493787

Basic - Soiled Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on top of chest freezer.

08B-12-5

Detail 22493772

Basic - Stored raw pork not covered in walk in cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 22493781

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at cook line.

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 22119630

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator to switch to 3 compartment sink; Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22119629

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork ribs (49F - Cold Holding); Eggrolls (49F - Cold Holding);in reach in cooler #1 at cook line Operator stated food not prepared today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food moved to different cooler; Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 22119631

Basic - Food stored on floor - chicken in walk-in cooler and oil cases at cook line Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22119628

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- at 122 in steam table ; operator discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 21930808

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (55F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen by handwash sink; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for less than 30 minutes; food moved to walk-in cooler Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21930809

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. soup (166F - Hot Holding); in steam table Operator stated that soup cooked earlier and placed in steam table; steam table not hot enough ; operator moved food to the stove to reheat to 165 F Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 21930807

Basic - Food stored on floor- cases of oil and buckets of chicken at cook line ; Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21930806

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- at 110 F in steam table ; Operator removed utensils Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21930805

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

14-86-1

Detail 21364078

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container- for Egg rolls in walk-in cooler Operator removed Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 21364082

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked noodles (81-82F - Cooling)at 12:40 to 82° F at 12:55 since 11:30 in reach in cooler at cook line; Food covered and overstocked in plastic containers; At this rate food will not reach 70 F or below; Operator uncovered and moved to walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21364081

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls cooked on Saturday- no date mark in walk-in cooler Operator dated Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21364084

Basic - Food stored on floor- oil cases, onions, sauce, and raw meat buckets in walk-in cooler and kitchen Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21364083

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.- rice scoops stored in 82 F at cook line Operator discarded water Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21364079

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all at cook line

02D-01-5

Detail 21364080

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name- corn starch container not label; Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Apr 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 20988296

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At wok station, pooled eggs (80F - Cold Holding). Item being held at room temperature. Item out of refrigeration for less than two hours. Item returned to refrigeration Corrective Action Taken

12B-14-4

Detail 20988297

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Drink removed Corrected On-Site

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 20338545

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cook line flip top- raw chicken and raw beef stored in top of unit over prepared produce with no physical barrier protecting produce from contamination. Barrier created. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20338544

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler - multiple cases of raw shell eggs. Cases elevated. Corrected On-Site