Me Kong Chinese Restaurant

18073 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33157 · Permanent Food Service · License 2325230

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 74 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 25, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. shrimp (45°F - Cold Holding); sprouts beans (55°F - Cold Holding); cabbage (61°F - ambient); egg rolls (54°F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler at the cook line.High priority, repeat · fixed by the Sep 25 follow-up · 21 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 24 routine inspection
2 high priority (fixed by the Sep 25 follow-up, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate, 18 basic (11 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-26
Safety score74

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Sep242026

Routine inspection

22 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 25, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
13 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 12 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  More time given
Basic12
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  More time given
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed food inside the walk in cooler not covered.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  More time given
  Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
  Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
  As per operator reach in cooler will be replaced tomorrow.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Walk -in cooler and reach in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  More time given
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  More time given
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 24, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
22 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 18 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. shrimp (45°F - Cold Holding); sprouts beans (55°F - Cold Holding); cabbage (61°F - ambient); egg rolls (54°F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler at the cook line.
  As per operator food was placed less than 2 hours ago.
  Repeat violation
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed raw chicken stored above noddles inside the walk in cooler.
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  Observed at the walk in cooler
- Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  Observed water reached 80°F at the kitchen area.
Basic18
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Observed container with salt not identified at the cook line.
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  Repeat violation
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed multiple foods inside the walk in cooler and walking freezer not covered.
  Repeat violation
  Food stored on floor.
  Observed a bag of onions stored on the floor in the dry storage.
  Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
  Observed employee food inside the reach in cooler .
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the flour . Operator removed it.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  At the cook line.
  Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn at the cook line.
  Repeat violation
  Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
  Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at the cook line is it working. Temperature was at 58°F.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Walk -in cooler and reach in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also hood filters soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
  Observed 7 dead roaches on the floor of the kitchen next to the stove.
  Repeat violation
  Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  Observed throughout the kitchen area.
  Repeat violation
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  Observed by the rear exit.
  Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  Observed few ceiling tiles with water damage in the kitchen area.
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  Observed throughout the kitchen area.
  Repeat violation
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Observed at the dry storage and at the cook line.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul92026Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up

Follow-up visitJul 9, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
7 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 7 Basic
What was still cited
Basic7
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  More time given
  Follow-up, May 8, 2026More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed inside bins at the dry storage.
  More time given
  Follow-up, May 8, 2026More time given
  Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed on top of the cooked rice at the front counter.
  Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
  Follow-up, May 8, 2026More time given
  Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
  Observed reach in cooler at the cook line is at 52°F. All food is with ice bags.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at the cook line.
  Follow-up, May 8, 2026More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  More time given
  Follow-up, May 8, 2026More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed throughout the kitchen area.
  Follow-up, May 8, 2026More time given
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  More time given
  At the first visitRepeat violation
  Observed throughout the kitchen area.
  Follow-up, May 8, 2026More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.