Inspection Report

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MEI CHANG TAKE OUT FOOD INC

546 HIALEAH DR · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 22, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3738570
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13777068
DBPR license2302130

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Fried rice (67F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator from last night. Stop sale issued.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried rice (67F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator from last night. Stop sale issued.

Stop Sale

Basic 12

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside fried rice container inside walk in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-14-4

Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean knives stored between preparation table and wall in front of back door at kitchen area.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on top of preparation table in front of back door at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic40-05-4

Basic – Dressing room not provided for employees who must regularly change clothes. Observed employees cell phone stored on top of preparation table in front of cook line at kitchen area.

#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at kitchen area.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with grease accumulation under equipments at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed over preparation table in front of back door at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled on top of preparation table at kitchen area.

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed fried rice, raw chicken and cut ham containers uncovered inside walk in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with accumulation of rust at kitchen area.

#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with accumulation of soiled all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth over preparation table not stored in sanitizing solution in front of back door at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.