ME KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT

Name: ME KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT
Address: 18073 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL, 331575546, US
Rating: 93.5

18073 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL 331575546

License #2325230

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93.5 Grade B / 100

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ME KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 93.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 4 critical, 5 major, 20 minor.

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Warning Issued
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed inside bins at the dry storage.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
[14-74-7] 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.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach next to the stove at the kitchen area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between preparation tables at cook line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed hood filters soiled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area at the cook line .
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid stored next to the bathroom.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sprouts (53 F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (51 F - Cold Holding); dumplings (51 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the cook line. As per operator food was placed more than 4 hours ago. Stop sale was issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts (53 F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (51 F - Cold Holding); dumplings (51 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the cook line. As per operator food was placed more than 4 hours ago. Stop sale was issued Also observed pork (49 F - Cold Holding); chicken (51 F - Cold Holding); broccoli (48 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51 F - Cold Holding) inside the same reach in cooler. As per operator food was placed inside reach in cooler around 2 hours ago. Operator placed food inside the walk in cooler.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected under the stove at the cook line.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both bathrooms.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[53B-05-5] 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. Observed food handler training for all employees expired on 2/2026. Quan Xin LimDa Qing Zhau, and Guo Li Z.

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