China Lee
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
41
Score
Going back to 2022, China Lee has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 16, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to 15 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service to go trays on dry food storage shelves not inverted/ protected. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered egg rolls in reach in freezer. Operator covered egg rolls.
08B-12-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-03-4
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - 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.
14-69-4
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
43-01-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odors in back room and both restrooms.
36-64-5
41
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - 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.
01B-01-4
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. 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing toxic substance stored next to box of single use gloves.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front counter area used to store misc items (phone cord, sanizer, etc.) **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top of microwave soiled
22-08-4
Basic - 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 **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Wet wiping cloths stored in solution consisting of bleach and detergent. Operator emptied solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-03-4
Basic - 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.
02D-01-5
37
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - 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.
12A-13-4
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. 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.
08A-17-6
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front service line used to store towels and utensils.
31A-11-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - 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.
08B-49-4
Basic - 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.
40-06-5
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor throughout establishment including restrooms and back storage area.
36-64-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Multiple containers and bowls on clean storage shelf above triple sink soiled.
16-48-4
Basic - 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 **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Some foods in reach in freezer and reach-in cooler stored without cover. Operator covered some foods during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - 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.
08B-17-4
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
30
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two bottles containing toxic substance stored next to single use gloves on table next to fridge in dining area.operator removed bottles of sanitizer to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee training. Only proof of training operator had was expired. Operator stated she has training material expected in mail this week. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Doors on reach-in cooler in prep area torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Urinal in mens restroom out of order. Bag covering urinal. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in fridge on cookline soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Wiping cloth stored in bleach and soap solution. Discussed with operator. Operator stated he will remake sanitizer solution without soap. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-03-4
64
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at prep table where pineapples being cut. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - 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.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of fridge and shelves in fridge next to prep table soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - 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.
25-06-4
50
Jun 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef stored in stand alone cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without gloved hands, portioning from flip top cooler.
09-17-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed establishment without written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at entrance of kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes stored on drying rack not inverted. Manager placed dishes properly on drying rack. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table with food served to public. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn located in back room of kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging over single service containers and storage area. Employee removed sticky tape from ceiling. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple soiled door gaskets on reach coolers and free standing coolers. Observed soiled filters over the grill area.
23-03-4
47
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medication stored on rack with food items.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shrimp and Raw chicken in chest freezer over ready to eat foods. Manager removed and stored properly. Observed raw shell eggs in stand alone cooler over ready to eat cream cheese. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on prep table an stored on racks with food.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee items stored throughout kitchen and food storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection unavailable.
51-18-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths at grill area not in sanitizer solution. Manager removed and stored in solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Rice and flour in large containers located in dry food storage area near back door to not have label on containers. Manager placed label on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Lee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Lee on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Lee?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Lee.
How does China Lee compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
China Lee most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has China Lee's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Lee have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Lee means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is China Lee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Lee is inspected around three times per year on average.
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