ME KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT
18073 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331575546
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid stored next to the bathroom. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sprouts (53 F – Cold Holding); egg rolls (51 F – Cold Holding); dumplings (51 F – Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the cook line. As per operator food was placed more than 4 hours ago. Stop sale was issued **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts (53 F – Cold Holding); egg rolls (51 F – Cold Holding); dumplings (51 F – Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the cook line. As per operator food was placed more than 4 hours ago. Stop sale was issued Also observed pork (49 F – Cold Holding); chicken (51 F – Cold Holding); broccoli (48 F – Cold Holding); shrimp (51 F – Cold Holding) inside the same reach in cooler. As per operator food was placed inside reach in cooler around 2 hours ago. Operator placed food inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected under the stove at the cook line. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both bathrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training for all employees expired on 2/2026. Quan Xin LimDa Qing Zhau, and Guo Li Z. **Warning**
Basic 14
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed inside bins at the dry storage. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 reach in cooler at the cook line. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach next to the stove at the kitchen area. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between preparation tables at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area at the cook line . **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:22 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.