CHINA MEI
17852 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33157
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (78 F – Hot Holding)at the front line. As per operator rice was cooked at 11:00 AM. Stop sale was issued.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (78 F – Hot Holding)at the front line. As per operator rice was cooked at 11:00 AM. Stop sale was issued.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
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**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
Basic 7
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.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs stored above raw chicken in the reach in cooler. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in freezer/ cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at both reach in freezer and reach in cooler in the kitchen area.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed ribs inside the reach in freezer not covered. **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. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:25 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.