MEI CHANG TAKE OUT FOOD INC

Name: MEI CHANG TAKE OUT FOOD INC
Address: 546 HIALEAH DR, HIALEAH, FL, 33010, US
Rating: 41.9

546 HIALEAH DR, HIALEAH, FL 33010

License #2302130

🥡 Chinese ℹ️

41.9 Grade F / 100

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September 22, 2026 · 14 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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MEI CHANG TAKE OUT FOOD INC in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 41.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 64 total violations — 7 critical, 14 major, 43 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside fried rice container inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Fried rice (67F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator from last night. Stop sale issued.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with accumulation of soiled all around kitchen area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with accumulation of rust at kitchen area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried rice (67F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator from last night. Stop sale issued.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at kitchen area.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on top of preparation table in front of back door at kitchen area.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed over preparation table in front of back door at kitchen area.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth over preparation table not stored in sanitizing solution in front of back door at kitchen area.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed fried rice, raw chicken and cut ham containers uncovered inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.
[24-14-4] Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean knives stored between preparation table and wall in front of back door at kitchen area.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with grease accumulation under equipments at cook line.
[40-05-4] Dressing room not provided for employees who must regularly change clothes. Observed employees cell phone stored on top of preparation table in front of cook line at kitchen area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-08-4] Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawed shrimp in standing water at the three compartment sink.
[14-17-4] Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over cooked fried rice stored inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed items and placed them correctly.
[36-34-5] Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By the front counter.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed aluminum bowl inside plastic containers with rice.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 86F.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (56F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler. As per employee food was prepared 12 hours before the inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (56F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler. As per employee food was prepared 12 hours before the inspection.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked breaded chicken and cooked pork held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at walk in cooler.