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MEI GARDEN

3760 HOWELL BRANCH RD, WINTER PARK, FL 32792

License #5811242

Quick take

MEI GARDEN in WINTER PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 2 critical, 3 major, 11 minor.

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Inspection coverage
100%
Imported observations
16
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Inspection History

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cut cabbage in reach in cooler
  • [29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet in 3 compartment sink
  • [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line.
  • [05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White reach in cooler next to fryers
  • [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood grade bags used to cover cooked noodles
  • [14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door reach in cooler
  • [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand wash sinks. Operator placed paper towels
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line.
  • [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl used to scoop rice. Operator removed
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C record

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