CHINA MEI
17852 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33157 · 305-238-1392
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (78 F - Hot Holding)at the front line. As per operator rice was cooked at 11:00 AM. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (78 F - Hot Holding)at the front line. As per operator rice was cooked at 11:00 AM. Stop sale was issued.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test kit available during inspection.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard soiled on the floor at kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs stored above raw chicken in the reach in cooler. Operator removed it.
Reach-in freezer/ cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at both reach in freezer and reach in cooler in the kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Observed ribs inside the reach in freezer not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler next to front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table.
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink at back area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area. Also observed walk in cooler vent soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler leaking at kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer at kitchen area.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed at back door at kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler next to front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled all around kitchen area.
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 29 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate19 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation changing gloves without washing hands. Employee washed hands during inspection.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed yellow peppers stored inside non food grade bag on chest freezer at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Fried Rice (63F - Cold Holding); Fried Rice (54F - Cold Holding);Sprouts (66F - Cold Holding); Minced garlic with oil (88F - Cold Holding) stored at cook line area at kitchen area. As per operator prepared the day before. Also observed Pasta (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ham (49F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Ribs (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (54F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (49F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (59F - Cold Holding); Cooked Breaded Chicken (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator prepared 4 days ago.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Rice (63F - Cold Holding); Fried Rice (54F - Cold Holding);Sprouts (66F - Cold Holding); Minced garlic with oil (88F - Cold Holding) stored at cook line area at kitchen area. As per operator prepared the day before. Also observed Pasta (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ham (49F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Ribs (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (54F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (49F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (59F - Cold Holding); Cooked Breaded Chicken (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator prepared 4 days ago.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink at back area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on top of reach in cooler next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. Also observed food containers soiled outside of walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to stored food. Operator removed during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test kit available during inspection.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator was unable to answer questions related to the proper ppm levels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food prepared inside walk in cooler and reach in freezers according to operator prepared 4 days ago on site with not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside sugar and flour container in front of walk in cooler. Operator removed it during inspection.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard soiled on the floor at kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area. Also observed walk in cooler vent soiled.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean utensils stored between reach in cooler and preparation table at kitchen area. Operator removed it during inspection.
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 walk in cooler unit not working properly.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches on the floor next to water heater unit. Also observed 2 dead roaches on the floor at employees bathroom. Also observed 1 dead roach on the floor under table at resting area. Also observed 1 dead roach on the floor under preparation table at kitchen area. Also observed 1 dead roach on the floor next to reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal water stored on top of preparation table. Employee removed it during inspection. Also observed employee food stored on top of establishment food at walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler leaking at kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of vinegar and sauces stored on the floor under cook line area. Also observed oil case stored on the floor next to cook line at kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer at kitchen area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cleaned utensils stored inside standing water container at 84 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed it and stored properly during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in freezers and reach in cooler at kitchen area. Also observed hood system soiled at cook line area.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed at back door at kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Observed several food containers stored inside reach in cooler next to hand wash sink uncovered. Also observed cooked ribs and cooked breaded chicken stored uncovered inside reach in freezer next to kitchen entrance. Also observed cooked ribs stored uncovered inside walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler next to front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled all around kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand wash sink at kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution all around kitchen area.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (57F - Cold Holding) at ambient temperature at cook line, as per operator for less than 2 hours prior. Coached operator on correct procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed miso soup (67F - Hot Holding) on top of kitchen stove at the time of the inspection. As per operator for less than 2 hours, advised on correct procedures.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boar soiled, located at cooking line flip top.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container stored in n front of hand sink. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container with utensils inside HWS.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance with no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water stains throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cooking line flip top reach in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor at front counter.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 65F°, located inside HWS.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of napkin on floor at front counter.
Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods not covered inside the 2 door reach in cooler, located at cooking line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 24 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate18 Basic
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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 cooked fried rice (57F - Cold Holding)at preparation area. As per operator rice was cooked 2 day before the inspection. Employee discarded rice.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked fried rice (57F - Cold Holding)at preparation area. As per operator rice was cooked 2 day before the inspection. Employee discarded rice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boar soiled, located at cooking line flip top.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container stored in n front of hand sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed standing reach in freezer bottom rust, located at dry storage.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked pork held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at reach in cooler.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food inside the reach in cooler located at cooking line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line flip top reach in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches under the air conditioner unit.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout the kitchen areas and inside the walk in cooler.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil stored understand the kitchen work.
Ice buildup in chest freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside salt, and flour container with handle in contact with product at dry storage. Employee placed upwards the handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 65F°, located near the rice cooker.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan with dust accumulation, and grease located by the three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
Reach-in freezer bottom with rust that has pitted the surface.
Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods not covered inside the 2 door reach in cooler, located at cooking line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing inside three compartments sink at room temperature. During the inspection employee removed item and placed it inside the walk in cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touched her hair and continued to engage in food preparation without washing hands prior, coached employee on proper hand washing techniques.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the reach in cooler next to the microwave at cook line observed raw chicken over raw pork.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the upright reach in cooler next to walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored over raw pork, all removed from original container, manager transferred raw chicken to the bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler observed cut lettuce (50 F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); roasted pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (50 F - Cold Holding), Manager stated that the unit was under 36-38F in the morning and he noticed the unit was over 45 less than 4 hours ago, manager started transferring all TCS food items from walk to another cooler immediately.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line observed scrambled eggs (97F - Hot Holding), as per cook for about an hour, instructed cook to reheat food, employee reheating scrambled eggs.
Reach-in cooler freezer have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled, located next to the walk in cooler.
Mar 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in front of the wok interior with old food debris, observed interior of white reach in cooler located in the preparation area with old food dirt accumulated.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. On the storage shelf above the preparation sink observed a bottle of Advil stored near food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cook line observed beans sprouts (75F - Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 2 hours, employee placed food back in the cooler for a rapid cool.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy for the manager.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink located in the kitchen blocked by a storage rack, employee removed it.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator printed and completed form on site.
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. Pai ten chin, Amann Lai.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hand was sink handles soiled, hand sink located by the three compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a bottled water stored on the preparation table by the hand wash sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of hand wash sink located by the three compartment sink soiled, observed a metal container used as utensils storage soiled, observed old food residue around the rim of the reach in cooler located in front of the wok station, reach in cooler located in front of the wok station has old food residue and dirt on the exterior of the cooler, storage shelves above the reach in cooler soiled, observed exterior of rice cooker soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in front of the wok interior with old food debris, observed interior of white reach in cooler located in the preparation area with old food dirt accumulated.
Stored food not covered. In the white cooler in the storage area observed a container with cooked beef not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
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