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ME KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT

18073 S DIXIE HWY, Miami, FL, 33157

Call Back - Complied

Most recent inspection

Date
September 25, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Call Back - Complied
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
13
Jurisdiction
Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL

Violations (13)

  • 36-37-5

    Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 36-32-5

    Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed few ceiling tiles with water damage in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed few ceiling tiles with water damage in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 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 - - From initial inspection : 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 reach in cooler at the cook line is it working. Temperature was at 58F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: As per operator reach in cooler will be replaced tomorrow. **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 14-09-4

    Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At the cook line. -

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 14-11-5

    Equipment in poor repair.

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn at the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 35B-01-4

    Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 36-24-5

    Hole in or other damage to wall.

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by the rear exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by the rear exit. **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 05-09-4

    No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 23-03-4

    Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 08B-12-5

    Stored food not covered.

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple foods inside the walk in cooler and walking freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Observed food inside the walk in cooler not covered. **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 36-02-5

    Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 22-16-4

    Walk -in cooler and reach in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -

    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk -in cooler and reach in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: Walk -in cooler and reach in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**

    Basic

  • 22-31-4

    Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.

    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at the walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**

    Intermediate

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.