MEI CHANG TAKE OUT
546 E HIALEAH DR · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010
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
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts (84°F – Cold Holding); pooled eggs (78°F – Cold Holding) on top of preparation line for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed the Big 6 poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes inside hand sink, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Basic 11
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard under cooked pork. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Food container exterior soiled, walk in cooler fan cover soiled.
22-16-4Basic – Walk- in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside sanitation chlorine solutions of 200 ppm, operator add water. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, sugar, msg container with not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:34 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.