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
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-34-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed a hose connected under the stove at the cook line. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
05-08-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products **Time Extended**
53B-05-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed food handler training for all employees expired on 2/2026. Quan Xin LimDa Qing Zhau, and Guo Li Z. **Time Extended**
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed inside bins at the dry storage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed on top of the cooked rice at the front counter. **Time Extended**
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-74-7Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: 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. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach next to the stove at the kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Did not observe at the time if the inspection. **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: **Time Extended**
10-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between preparation tables at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed knife stored between preparation tables at cook line. **Time Extended**
05-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Time Extended**
36-02-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
21-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area at the cook line . **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed at preparation area at the cook line . **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:20 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.