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
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cut cabbage at preparation cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (83F – Hot Holding); bean sprouts (70F – Hot Holding) at room ok line. As per operator, products were out for service less than 1 hour. Operator placed products inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate for Elena Zhao expired on 8-24-24. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife sharpener near 3 compartment sink heavily soiled. **Warning**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored inside container of rice vinegar at cook line. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf above 3 compartment sink and dry storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed tiles missing at back dry storage room. **Warning**
21-13-4Basic – Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. Observed at cook line. Operator removed cloths. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed wontons not covered at walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near hand sink and 3 compartment sink and cook line. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Operator removed cloths. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:51 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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3 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.