CHINA MEI
17852 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33157
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation changing gloves without washing hands. Employee washed hands during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed yellow peppers stored inside non food grade bag on chest freezer at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Fried Rice (63F – Cold Holding); Fried Rice (54F – Cold Holding) ;Sprouts (66F – Cold Holding); Minced garlic with oil (88F – Cold Holding) stored at cook line area at kitchen area . As per operator prepared the day before. Also observed Pasta (53F – Cold Holding); Cooked Ham (49F – Cold Holding); Shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); Ribs (50F – Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (54F – Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (49F – Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (59F – Cold Holding); Cooked Breaded Chicken (45F – Cold Holding) as per operator prepared 4 days ago.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Rice (63F – Cold Holding); Fried Rice (54F – Cold Holding) ;Sprouts (66F – Cold Holding); Minced garlic with oil (88F – Cold Holding) stored at cook line area at kitchen area . As per operator prepared the day before. Also observed Pasta (53F – Cold Holding); Cooked Ham (49F – Cold Holding); Shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); Ribs (50F – Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (54F – Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (49F – Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (59F – Cold Holding); Cooked Breaded Chicken (45F – Cold Holding) as per operator prepared 4 days ago. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink at back area.
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on top of reach in cooler next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. Also observed food containers soiled outside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to stored food. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test kit available during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator was unable to answer questions related to the proper ppm levels.
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 food prepared inside walk in cooler and reach in freezers according to operator prepared 4 days ago on site with not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 19
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside sugar and flour container in front of walk in cooler. Operator removed it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard soiled on the floor at kitchen area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area. Also observed walk in cooler vent soiled.
24-14-4Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean utensils stored between reach in cooler and preparation table at kitchen area. Operator removed it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-74-7Basic – 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 unit not working properly.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches on the floor next to water heater unit. Also observed 2 dead roaches on the floor at employees bathroom. Also observed 1 dead roach on the floor under table at resting area. Also observed 1 dead roach on the floor under preparation table at kitchen area. Also observed 1 dead roach on the floor next to reach in cooler at kitchen area.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal water stored on top of preparation table. Employee removed it during inspection. Also observed employee food stored on top of establishment food at walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler leaking at kitchen area.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of vinegar and sauces stored on the floor under cook line area. Also observed oil case stored on the floor next to cook line at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer at kitchen area.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cleaned utensils stored inside standing water container at 84 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed it and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in freezers and reach in cooler at kitchen area. Also observed hood system soiled at cook line area.
35B-09-4Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – vermin present. Observed at back door at kitchen area.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed several food containers stored inside reach in cooler next to hand wash sink uncovered. Also observed cooked ribs and cooked breaded chicken stored uncovered inside reach in freezer next to kitchen entrance. Also observed cooked ribs stored uncovered inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler next to front counter.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand wash sink at kitchen area.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution all around kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:07 AM.
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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.