CHINA MEI
17852 S DIXIE HWY, Miami, FL, 33157
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 14, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 13
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (13)
- 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 rice (49 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. As per operator foods were placed less than 4 hours ago.
High Priority
- 08A-05-6Critical
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above egg rolls inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
High Priority
- 14-74-7
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.
Basic - 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 walk in cooler is not working properly. All food inside was out of temperature. Operator called the technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 40-06-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on preparation table.
Basic
- 35B-01-4Repeat
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-73-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in the kitchen.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in the kitchen.
Basic
- 10-17-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored between ric and preparation table in the kitchen.
Basic
- 23-03-4Repeat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets and hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 08B-12-5
Stored food not covered.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice inside the walk in cooler not covered.
Basic
- 14-17-4Repeat
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. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-06-4Repeat
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor if the kitchen re. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 16-37-1Repeat
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ac vents soiled with dust at the walk in cooler.
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.