Inspection Report

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ME KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT

18073 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331575546

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 22, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3578954
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10759630
DBPR license2325230

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked noodles inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (70F – Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator for less than 1 hour prior for rush time.

#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked fried rice (83F – Hot Holding) at cook line, as per operator for less than 1 hour prior due to rush time. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided via email to operator.

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table blocking HWS, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles, cooked chicken inside walk in cooler no date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hours prior.

Basic 5

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce containers stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in freezer.

#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near hand sink and 3 compartment sink and cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe underneath 3 compartment sink leaking.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.