ME KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT
18073 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33157 · (305)238-3500
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 10 visits since March 2024
APR 24
JAN 25
APR 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A 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 via email to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed inside bins at the dry storage.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
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 reach in cooler at the cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
May 8, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed inside bins at the dry storage.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
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 reach in cooler at the cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach next to the stove at the kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between preparation tables at cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area at the cook line.
May 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid stored next to the bathroom.
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
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.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both bathrooms.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed inside bins at the dry storage.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
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 reach in cooler at the cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach next to the stove at the kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between preparation tables at cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area at the cook line.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at men's restroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken at walk in cooler with not date mark. Operator states made the day prior.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and warewashing area not smooth and easily cleaned.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at cook line with deep marks and not easily cleaned.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored in between work station at prep table. Operator removed knives.
Reach-in cooler/EpWalk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of plastic cup lids stored on the floor in side room next register.
Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler cooked chicken, marinated pork not covered.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked noodles inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (70F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator for less than 1 hour prior for rush time.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked fried rice (83F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per operator for less than 1 hour prior due to rush time.
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 via email to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table blocking HWS, operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles, cooked chicken inside walk in cooler no date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce containers stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near hand sink and 3 compartment sink and cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe underneath 3 compartment sink leaking.
Apr 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cut cabbage at preparation cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (83F - Hot Holding); bean sprouts (70F - Hot Holding) at room ok line. As per operator, products were out for service less than 1 hour. Operator placed products inside walk in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed tiles missing at back dry storage room.
Stored food not covered. Observed wontons not covered at walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near hand sink and 3 compartment sink and cook line.
Jan 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cut cabbage at preparation cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (83F - Hot Holding); bean sprouts (70F - Hot Holding) at room ok line. As per operator, products were out for service less than 1 hour. Operator placed products inside walk in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate for Elena Zhao expired on 8-24-24.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife sharpener near 3 compartment sink heavily soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored inside container of rice vinegar at cook line. Operator removed item.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf above 3 compartment sink and dry storage area.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed tiles missing at back dry storage room.
Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. Observed at cook line. Operator removed cloths.
Stored food not covered. Observed wontons not covered at walk in freezer.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near hand sink and 3 compartment sink and cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Operator removed cloths.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Aspirin, ointments stored in a storage shelves above the prep sink at kitchen entrance. Instructed manager to place medication on a different location with the rest of the medication or other personal items.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw shrimp over cooked ribs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small black cooler at cook line observed cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); boiled shrimp (46F - Cold Holding), as per manager in this unit for less than 2 hours, employee removed the food and transferred it to the reach in cooler at cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a white large board stored over the hand sink at preparation area, manager removed it on site.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rusted.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small broiler near the walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in front of the walk in cooler.
Apr 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler observed cooked chicken (49F - Cold holding); cooked pork (48 F - Cold Holding), as per employee food items were outside the unit. Instructed employee to maintain the walk in cooler door closed to rapidly bring down the temperature on these food items. In a small reach in cooler at cook line observed cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50 F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 2 hours, instructed employee to transferred food to walk in cooler to rapidly cool food.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in the cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed small broiler located near the walk in cooler with heavy grease accumulation.
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.