MEI GARDEN
3760 HOWELL BRANCH RD, Winter Park FL 32792 · 407.673.4770
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
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. Printed operator handout
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood grade bags used to cover cooked noodles
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cut cabbage in reach in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand wash sinks. Operator placed paper towels
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl used to scoop rice. Operator removed
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White reach in cooler next to fryers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door reach in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet in 3 compartment sink
Sep 2, 2025Inspection 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. Hand wash station next to 3 compartment sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings and general Tao chicken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to scoop rice and sugar
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice reach in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with debris
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside White reach in cooler next to fryers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior Steam well table Soiled Gaskets reach in cooler at cook line
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood grade bag in contact with cooked pork at 2 door reach in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, general Tao chicken and noodles not date marked
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice at talk white reach in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door reach in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls at 3 compartment sink soiled with debris
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden cutting at cook line
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood grade bag in contact with cooked pork at 2 door reach in cooler
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, general Tao chicken and noodles not date marked
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle inside soy sauce container
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under equipment at cook line. Operator discarded
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice at talk white reach in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door reach in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls at 3 compartment sink soiled with debris
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden cutting at cook line
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Next to single service items in cook line
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood grade bag in contact with pork in 2 door reach in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In cook line and next to 3 compartment sink
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust surface in prep table shelves
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork ribs and noodles in reach in cooler not dated marked
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container inside soy sauce bucket
Food stored on floor. Oil container
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in white reach in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris
Light not functioning. In kitchen prep station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 reach in cooler in disrepair used as storage next to back exit door
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over RTE noodles
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulation of grease Behind fryers
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bbq pork
Equipment in poor repair. Fryer basket damaged
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up at the fryer
Food stored on floor. Cabbage stored on the floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of the fryer
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Closer is disconnected
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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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. Printed operator handout
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave by first hand washing sink Meat grinder heavy food debris
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand washing sink
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. Printed operator food employee reporting agreement. Observed operator signing hand out
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table at cooks line
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach between reach in cooler and white reach in freezer next to triple sink. Operator cleaned and discarded of dead roach. Per Christal Woods next unannounced visit
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under wok station
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil,rice and onions stored on floor at back storage area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on splash guard by triple sink
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with cornstarch
Light not functioning. Over storage area and throughout kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot well is heavily soiled Gaskets on all reach in coolers throughout facility are soiled Food stains in unused hot well and bottom shelf of prep table at cooks line
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Two reach in coolers and oven being used as storage in kitchen and back of kitchen by back door
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat in glass reach in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By triple sink Metal wall underneath wok station
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.