MING YUAN RESTAURANT
3006 NW 2 AVE, Miami FL 33127 · 305-576-6466
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
MAY 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under rack across cook line. Observed two dead roach under rack with plastic containers located next to 3 compartment sink.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2020052837 | Sep 10, 2020 | May 11, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed ric racks rusted at kitchen. Observed rusted racks with clean container stored near 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile showing water damage throughout kitchen and seating area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area and seating area.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets at reach in coolers and reach in freezer at establishment soiled. Observed handsink at establishment soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area.
Apr 22, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate20 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched soiled clothing and then proceed to make fried rice. Instructed employee to wash hands and be did.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed white rice stored on soiled container at kitchen. Employee discarded the white rice.
Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at preparation area across cook line. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen area.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed ric racks rusted at kitchen. Observed rusted racks with clean container stored near 3 compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, cooked pork, cooked noodles held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler at kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all door handles at reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled at establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile showing water damage throughout kitchen and seating area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area and seating area.
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under rack across cook line. Observed two dead roach under rack with plastic containers located next to 3 compartment sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout establishment, kitchen, register area and seating area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at entrance of establishment. Observed containers with sauces not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled at kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside all reach in coolers at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets at reach in coolers and reach in freezer at establishment soiled. Observed handsink at establishment soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all reach in coolers interior soiled at establishment.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings, noodles, shrimp, pork stored at reach in cooler not covered at kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing with no running water stored inside 3 compartment sink, instructed employee on proper method.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate17 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust shelves where clean equipment are stored on top of three compartment sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in kitchen area and food preparation area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage inside kitchen area and lobby area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting soiled on prep table.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed whole fish stored in reach in cooler in lobby area. As per operator are for employee food. Instructed operator that needs to be separate personal food from the food served to the public.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler and reach in freezer next to wok station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exit back door.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 5 gallon containers of soy sauce stored on floor on front of expediter's table.
Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon container of soy sauce stored on floor on front of expediter's table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored inside a plastic container lined with wet cardboard.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth used under red cutting board in prep table next to three compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed two microwave that have the interior soiled inside kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all shelves soiled with grease and dust throughout kitchen area. Also observed can opener soiled and rusted in prep area inside kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled in front of wok station.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth on top of prep table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled inside kitchen area next to fryer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloth on top of prep table.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wiping cloth on top of prep table.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwaves located across the cook line with soiled door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles located at the ware washing station with water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling located at the cook line soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed can of oil and bucket of say sauce on floor near the cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon located next to rice maker at the front counter in standing water at 70F. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black microwave with soiled interior near cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located next to the cook line with rust on shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall on right aside of cook line soiled.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wiping cloth used at the cook line to clean surface. Operator discarded.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables at the front counter reach in cooler. Operator removed raw chicken and placed inside another cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled near prep table. Operator washed, rinsed, and sanitized blade.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed red microwave door handle located across cook line soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles located near ware washing area with water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles located at the cook line soiled.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath cutting board located the prep station. Operator removed immediately.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed red microwave located across cook line with soiled interior.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white rotating fan located near back exit soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled located across cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler next to cook line with soiled interior.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located next to cook line and at front counter with rust accumulation on shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to cook line soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth located on top of prep table not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator discarded.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed wontons inside non food grade bags inside white chest freezer located in back area near exit. Operator removed products from bags and placed inside containers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade located at prep table soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled located near cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles located at the cook line soiled.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon inside metal container containing standing water at 80F. Operator discarded immediately.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under white cutting board located across cook line. Operator removed immediately.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black microwave with soiled interior located across cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler with soiled gaskets located next to cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located next to cook line with soiled interior.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located next to cook line with rusted shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to right hand side of cook line soiled.
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut cabbage stored in plastic Togo bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over bamboo shoots in cook line cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside back door.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Low cook line cooler handles soiled.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food at top of 2 door front counter reach in.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed knife stored on dirty prep table by cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled prep table and shelf legs next to cook line cooler. Exterior of cook line cooler doors soiled. Dirty bell on prep table by cook line cooler. Restroom door knob soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed unpackaged pork and chicken in unlocked upright reach in cooler in dining area.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken inside non food grade bags inside reach in chest freezer in back prep area.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed produce at the reach in cooler near front counter. Operator removed raw chicken and produce and placed in correct order.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at food prep table near three compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed white bowl with no handle used to scoop diced chicken into frying pan.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles near ware washing area with cracks, bending, and damaged.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed near three compartment sink ceiling tiles soiled.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping towel underneath red cutting board near food prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white fan in kitchen near cook line soiled. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic container at dry rack station with old label.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler next to cook line with rusted shelves.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth used to wipe flat top grill at the cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken inside reach in cooler not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen wall near cook line soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout establishment wet wiping cloths not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution. Operator removed towels and discarded.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed three containers with salt, msg, and sugar near cook line with no labels.
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.