Kendall, Miami-Dade County

LEE'S CHINESE RESTAURANT

7102 SW 117TH AVE, Kendall, FL 33183

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
13
4 High Priority
Jan 22, 2026
City
Kendall
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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.

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-07-4

Detail 24319219

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored on top of white standing freezer next to cook line.

14-31-5

Detail 24319224

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored directly inside non food grade bag inside white standing freezer next to cook line.

14-15-4

Detail 24319220

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed breaded shrimp stored inside reused cardboard box inside of standing reach in freezer. Operator removed product from cardboard box. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 24319214

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 removed from original packaging stored above raw beef inside standing reach in freezer.

31A-09-4

Detail 24319217

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by trash can in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

22-31-4

Detail 24319213

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves next to dry storage room where fried rice is stored.

02C-02-5

Detail 24319225

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed various foods stored inside walk in cooler not date marked, as per operator products were made one day prior to inspection.

36-06-4

Detail 24319215

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. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24319223

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in dry storage room with old food debris. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24319216

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed egg roll wrappers stored on floor inside walk in cooler and cases of fryer oil stored on floor inside dry storage area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24319218

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 24319222

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen area.

21-12-4

Detail 24319221

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels stored on prep table throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 23899405

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by mop bucket in dish area. Operator moved mop bucket. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Observed hand sink blocked by mop bucket in dish area. Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 23899406

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature 56F. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature 64F. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 23899403

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23899402

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At bottom of back door Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 23899404

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 23899401

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt and sugar not labeled at cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Observed containers of salt and sugar not labeled at cook line. Time Extended

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 16Total: 22

12A-16-4

Detail 23896985

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter kitchen from outside area and begin to prep chicken without washing hands.

08A-05-6

Detail 23897003

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over snow peas inside reach in cooler on cook line. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23896992

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ribs (56F - Cold Holding); diced ham (53F - Cold Holding); cooked honey garlic chicken (56F - Cold Holding); inside walk in cooler, as per operator from previous day.

03A-02-5

Detail 23896991

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator for one hour. Operator moved product to freezer for rapid cooling. Observed cooked ribs (56F - Cold Holding); diced ham (53F - Cold Holding); cooked honey garlic chicken (56F - Cold Holding); inside walk in cooler, as per operator from previous day.

22-02-4

Detail 23896989

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dirty container with cooked noodles stored inside in walk in cooler.

31A-09-4

Detail 23896999

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by mop bucket in dish area. Operator moved mop bucket. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23896995

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handle stored inside containers of rice and cornstarch. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23896997

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler/freezer handles soiled.

36-06-4

Detail 23896994

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. Repeat Violation

14-74-7

Detail 23897001

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature 56F.

50-09-4

Detail 23897005

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

35A-03-4

Detail 23896988

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach inside of dry storage room.

35B-01-4

Detail 23896987

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At bottom of back door Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23896993

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in dry storage room dirty with old food debris.

08B-38-4

Detail 23896986

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soy sauce stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23897000

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23897002

Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/food contact shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves in dry storage area where fried rice is stored. Observed interior of standing reach in freezer soiled. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23896996

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go boxes stored on floor. Operator picked up boxes. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23896984

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

Detail 23896998

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of cook line.

21-38-4

Detail 23896990

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor under triple sink. Operator properly placed bucket. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23897004

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt and sugar not labeled at cook line. Repeat Violation

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 15

08A-08-5

Detail 23683158

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

Detail 23683147

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

Detail 23683152

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.

14-01-5

Detail 23683150

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

Detail 23683156

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

Detail 23683157

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

Detail 23683153

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back exit door

08B-38-4

Detail 23683146

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

Detail 23683154

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled in kitchen area

23-03-4

Detail 23683151

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

Detail 23683148

Basic - Observed cooked fried chicken stored inside cardboard boxes inside walk in cooler.

22-16-4

Detail 23683159

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

Detail 23683160

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

Detail 23683155

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

02D-01-5

Detail 23683149

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

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

14-31-5

Detail 23474999

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

Detail 23474998

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

Detail 23474995

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

Detail 23474994

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.

14-01-5

Detail 23474996

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

Detail 23475003

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

Detail 23475001

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with cooking oil stored on the floor at dry storage.

14-69-4

Detail 23474997

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

Detail 23475002

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

22-08-4

Detail 23474993

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

23-03-4

Detail 23475005

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

Detail 23475000

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

Detail 23475004

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Feb 14, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-17-6

Detail 22643872

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. In the reach in cooler located at preparation area observed raw chicken stored over raw beef, raw shrimp.

22-08-4

Detail 22643870

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed small microwave stored on shelf above the steam table interior with old food debris.

22-16-4

Detail 22643871

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area.