CHINA MEI
17852 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33157
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (57F – Cold Holding) at ambient temperature at cook line, as per operator for less than 2 hours prior. Coached operator on correct procedures. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed miso soup (67F – Hot Holding) on top of kitchen stove at the time of the inspection. As per operator for less than 2 hours, advised on correct procedures.
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Provided to operator via email.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boar soiled, located at cooking line flip top. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container stored in n front of hand sink. Operator removed. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container with utensils inside HWS.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance with no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 11
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water stains throughout kitchen.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cooking line flip top reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 65F°, located inside HWS. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of napkin on floor at front counter.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods not covered inside the 2 door reach in cooler, located at cooking line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:08 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.