MAI XIANG KITCHEN
7534 BEACH BLVD BAY #2, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904-574-8810
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2024
SEP 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator license expired June 1, 2025 and under same ownership.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Prep raw pork stored over sauces in walk in cooler on shelf. Prep raw pork stored over green scallions in small glass reach in cooler. Employee properly stored all items
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil mixture (60F - Cold Holding), stored sitting in pan on prep table. Was placed there from reach in cooler around 8am as per employee. Discussed placing on TIME. Employee stated they change out every 4 hrs and place back in reach in cooler. Time paperwork provided
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical hydrogen peroxide bottles stored on shelf next to dry corn starch powder and other food. Employee properly stored
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl stored inside hand wash sink in back kitchen area. Employee removed
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to provide proof of manager certification and no other certified food manager employed at this establishment
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator using chlorine to sanitize but has no test strips
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink near back prep area. Employee provided
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator had no sanitizer of any kind. Employee went to purchase chlorine for sanitizer and has it now available
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water provided at hand wash sink next to prep area in back of kitchen. Handle is broken.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple bowls with no handle stored inside dry seasoning containers. Employee removing
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board lining shelves in walk in freezer
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal phone stored above food prep table. Employee jacket stored on top of bag of dry rice. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Case of jug oil stored on floor on cook line. Case of frozen food stored on floor in walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Clean knives stored between wall and sink at three compartment sink area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Single tong stored hanging on cook line near wok. Employee removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave soiled with encrusted food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of mixer soiled with encrusted food debris
Stored food not covered. Frozen foods in walk in freezer uncovered
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored not hung at mop area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with clear liquid unlabeled at prep table area. Employee stated it's water
Oct 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator license expired June 1, 2025 and under same ownership.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Food stored on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored not hung in back kitchen area in mop bucket
Apr 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Operator has 5 food handler employees total and 3 are hired over 60 days and no proof of employee training for any employees
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 has multiple employees hired with no proof of form
Feb 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked foods stored in direct contact inside nonfood grade bags in walk in Freezer. Employee removing to properly stored
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw squid stored over prep broccoli on shelf in walk in cooler. Raw prep pan of beef stored over sauces in small glass reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee properly stored all items
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (119-124F - Hot Holding), stored in hot case on front line, place there approximately 30 mins ago as per manager. Employee voluntarily discarded and cooked a fresh batch
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Operator advertising Crab Cheese Wanton on posted paper menus but is using only Krab to make product. Manager having employees to correct all menus
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. Operator has 5 food handler employees total and 3 are hired over 60 days and no proof of employee training for any employees
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 has multiple employees hired with no proof of form
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored next to food on prep table. Employee removed
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple employee foods stored in walk in cooler not separate from restaurant food
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee eye glasses stored on prep table next to food. Employee removed
Food stored on floor. Case of food in walk in Freezer on floor. Bags of unwashed produce stored on floor in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in Freezer shelves
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between wall and three compartment sink area. Employee removed
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in walk in Freezer uncoverd
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.