MEI CHANG TAKE OUT FOOD INC
546 HIALEAH DR, Hialeah, FL, 33010
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 22, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 14
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (14)
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Fried rice (67F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator from last night. Stop sale issued.
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried rice (67F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator from last night. Stop sale issued.
High Priority
- 24-14-4
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean knives stored between preparation table and wall in front of back door at kitchen area.
Basic
- 40-05-4
Dressing room not provided for employees who must regularly change clothes.
Basic - Dressing room not provided for employees who must regularly change clothes. Observed employees cell phone stored on top of preparation table in front of cook line at kitchen area.
Basic
- 13-03-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at kitchen area.
Basic
- 36-73-4Repeat
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with grease accumulation under equipments at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 21-04-4Repeat
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed over preparation table in front of back door at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-09-4Repeat
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on top of preparation table in front of back door at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 08B-12-5Repeat
Stored food not covered.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fried rice, raw chicken and cut ham containers uncovered inside walk in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-17-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with accumulation of rust at kitchen area.
Basic
- 36-27-5Repeat
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with accumulation of soiled all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 21-12-4Repeat
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth over preparation table not stored in sanitizing solution in front of back door at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 22-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
Basic
- 14-01-5Repeat
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside fried rice container inside walk in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.