ME KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT

Name: ME KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT
Address: 18073 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL, 331575546, US
Rating: 38.6

18073 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL 331575546

License #2325230

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38.6 Grade F / 100

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ME KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 38.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 8, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 44 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 33 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on May 8, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
[21-12-4] Observed at preparation area at the cook line .
[35A-03-4] Did not observe at the time if the inspection.
[14-11-5] Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products
[23-03-4] Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed hood filters soiled.
[53B-05-5] Observed food handler training for all employees expired on 2/2026. Quan Xin LimDa Qing Zhau, and Guo Li Z.
[29-34-4] Observed a hose connected under the stove at the cook line.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
[10-17-4] Observed knife stored between preparation tables at cook line.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[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.
[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
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between preparation tables at cook line.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid stored next to the bathroom.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed inside bins at the dry storage.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor.
[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.
[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.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area at the cook line .
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
[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.

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ME KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT

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