CHINA MEI
17852 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33157
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. On the storage shelf above the preparation sink observed a bottle of Advil stored near food.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cook line observed beans sprouts (75F – Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 2 hours, employee placed food back in the cooler for a rapid cool.
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy for the manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink located in the kitchen blocked by a storage rack, employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator printed and completed form on site. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Pai ten chin, Amann Lai.
Basic 10
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hand was sink handles soiled, hand sink located by the three compartment sink.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a bottled water stored on the preparation table by the hand wash sink.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout the kitchen.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of hand wash sink located by the three compartment sink soiled, observed a metal container used as utensils storage soiled, observed old food residue around the rim of the reach in cooler located in front of the wok station, reach in cooler located in front of the wok station has old food residue and dirt on the exterior of the cooler, storage shelves above the reach in cooler soiled, observed exterior of rice cooker soiled.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in front of the wok interior with old food debris, observed interior of white reach in cooler located in the preparation area with old food dirt accumulated.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. In the white cooler in the storage area observed a container with cooked beef not covered.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
21-02-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:45 PM.
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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.