CHINA LEE

Name: CHINA LEE
Address: 11308 BEACH BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32246, US
Rating: 52.8

11308 BEACH BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32246

License #2612484

🥡 Chinese ℹ️

52.8 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

September 21, 2026 · 8 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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CHINA LEE in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 52.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 75 total violations — 10 critical, 8 major, 57 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Prep wantons stored in white reach in freezer not covered in back storage area
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Non- food grade brush used to prep food. Employee discarded
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler soiled
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board lining dry foods on shelf in kitchen
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler gasket and reach in freezer soiled. Hood filters with grease build up. Exterior of fryer with grease build up
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belonging stored next to single service souflee cups near booth on side dining area. Operator removed employee back pack to properly store.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink unable to properly air dry
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under and around equipment on cook line, in prep area, warewashing area and front service line and on side of dining room where reach in freezer is have accumulation of debris/ garbage on floor. Also, walls throughout kitchen, prep area and cook line soiled.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezers in prep area and in back storage room and reach in freezer on side of dining room area.
[43-01-4] Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed sleeping quarters with lounge chair and lounge cushion resting on reach in freezer on side dining area without complete partitioning or self closing doors. Operator removed cushion from resting on reach in freezer and discussed repositioning the small partitioning that was covering a table.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment on cook line and in prep area soiled. Also, observed gasket on reach in freezer in prep area and back room soiled. Also, exterior of large trash can next to triple sink heavily soiled.
[36-64-5] Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odors in back room and both restrooms.
[16-48-4] Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food stored on clean knives that were stored on clean knife rack. Operator removed unclean knives to have washed.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service to go trays on dry food storage shelves not inverted/ protected.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered egg rolls in reach in freezer. Operator covered egg rolls.
[21-03-4] Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed wet wiping cloths stored in sanitizer water that had soap added to it. Operator emptied bucket of soapy-sanitizer solution.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bins stored in back storage room, containing white powdery substance that have been removed from their original packaging not labeled. Operator started to label the flour and sugar in back storage room.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw,chicken stored over ready to eat chicken nuggets in reach in freezer across from microwave. Also, observed raw beef stored over cooked pork in reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator rearranged products in both reach-in cooler and reach in freezer to properly store. Also, raw chicken stored above raw beef in reach in deep freezer in back storage room.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink on front service line used to store trash. Operator removed trash from hand wash sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on multiple reach-in cooler and reach in freezer doors soiled. Also, handles on hand wash sink next to wok station soiled.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator pointed out a couple of food items in reach-in cooler as personal items. Those personal items are not segregated from food being served to public.
[36-73-4] Floor and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under and behind equipment and walls have accumulation of debris. Operator started to clean wall that had debris during this inspection.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top of microwave soiled
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple reach in freezers in back room soiled. Also, gasket on fridge behind front counter soiled. Also, exterior of rice cooker soiled. Also, area under front counter soiled with old food, debris, and misc items
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residue Interior of multiple reach-in coolers and fridges on cook line and in kitchen soiled.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple single use bowls and lids on storage shelf across from hand wash sink not inverted/ protected. Operator inverted bowls and lids
[21-03-4] Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Wet wiping cloths stored in solution consisting of bleach and detergent. Operator emptied solution.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two Containers of White substance stored in food bin in back room not labeled. Operator stated items were sugar and flour.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of hoisin sauce stored on dry food storage shelf crimped around top rim of can. Also, oyster sauce on dry food storage shelf dented on bottom half of can and along rim is dented and crimped. Stop Sale.
[08A-17-6] 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. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach in deep freezer in back room across from restrooms. Not all products commercially packaged. Also, raw chicken stored over raw beef in 3rd reach in deep freezer in back room, not all products commercially packaged. Also, raw fish stored,over ready to eat rice in reach-in cooler across from black fridge in kitchen area.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing toxic substance stored next to box of single use gloves.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front counter area used to store misc items (phone cord, sanizer, etc.)

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles and inner side of handles of microwave, reach-in coolers, reach in fridges on cook line soiled.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple foods in two reach-in fridges on cook line verbally identified by operator as personal food that was not segregated from foods being served to the public. Discussed with operator that personal foods need to be segregated from foods being served to public.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal belongings stored throughout establishment and on shelf above prep table, in food storage area, and single service item areas, cook line area.
[36-73-4] Floor, walls and ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls throughout kitchen, cook line, storage area, front service line and ware washing areas soiled.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop not stored above food in container/ bins of uncooked rice and flour in back storage room. Operator removed scoop to properly store with handle not touching food
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment on cook line (reach-in coolers, reach-in fridges, fryer equipment, grill equipment, crockpots, etc soiled.
[36-64-5] Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor throughout establishment including restrooms and back storage area.
[16-48-4] Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Multiple containers and bowls on clean storage shelf above triple sink soiled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior and shelving of multiple reach-in coolers and fridges on cook line, prep area and kitchen area soiled
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Some foods in reach in freezer and reach-in cooler stored without cover. Operator covered some foods during inspection.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green peppers in two door reach-in cooler across from fridges in kitchen area stored above ready to eat sauce and sugar cane.
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty wiping cloth and then grabbed utensils on cook line to start cooking without washing hands. Also, employee touching personal items, then handled food to give to customer without washing hands.
[08A-17-6] 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. Raw beef stored over raw salmon in white reach in freezer fridge in prep area- not all products commercially packaged. Also, raw duck eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in white reach-in fridge in prep area. Also, raw marinaded chicken stored over ready to eat noodles in reach-in freezer in back storage room- not all products commercially packaged. Also, raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in freezer in back storage room- not all products commercially packaged.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler above chill line of cooler across from wok station. Operator removed container of cabbage and placed in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front service line used to store towels and utensils.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on table next to front counter. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in mens restroom. Operator replenished paper towels.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at prep table where pineapples being cut. Discussed with operator.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple reach-in coolers soiled with debris. Also, multiple filters in hood area above wok station soiled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of fridge and shelves in fridge next to prep table soiled.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single use aluminum trays on shelf above prep table not inverted. Also, single use to go trays on dry food storage shelf not inverted.
[08A-17-6] 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. Raw chicken not commercially packaged stored on Ver raw beef in reach in deep freezer in back room area. Operator removed raw chicken to properly store. Also, raw chicken wings stored above raw pork in reach in freezer across from prep area. Operator removed chicken wings to properly store.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles containing toxic substance stored next to single use plasticware on shelf in front dining area. Operator removed box of single use plasticware to properly store.
[11-27-4] 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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.