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MEI CHANG TAKE OUT FOOD INC

546 HIALEAH DR, Hialeah, FL, 33010

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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.