Inspection Report

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MEI GARDEN

3760 HOWELL BRANCH RD · WINTER PARK · Orange County · FL 32792

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3557942
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8988911
DBPR license5811242

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood grade bag in contact with cooked pork at 2 door reach in cooler **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, general Tao chicken and noodles not date marked **Warning**

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#13Intermediate53B-05-5

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. **Warning**

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Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle inside soy sauce container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under equipment at cook line. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice at talk white reach in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris **Warning**

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#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door reach in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls at 3 compartment sink soiled with debris **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden cutting at cook line **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.