May Mei Garden

484 S. Hunt Club Blvd., Apopka, FL 32703

Chinese

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

May Mei Garden has been inspected four times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 15, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that May Mei Garden's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 15, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Apopka restaurant, which scores around 78. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Deep freezer in kitchen

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in walk-in-cooler from previous day not dated

02C-02-5

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Deep freezer by back door, inside door cracked

14-36-5

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

35B-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in kitchen

36-34-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil on floor under 3 compartment sink

08B-38-4

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in coolers from previous days not dated **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Deep freezer by back door, inside door has exposed insulation

14-36-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Gaskets soiled to deep freezer by back door **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken defrosting in outside mop sink **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

May 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared foods from previous day not dated

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on food in freezer, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to deep freezer by back door soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

35B-03-4

Basic - Reach-in freezerninterior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jug cut and used for food, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

25-32-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was May Mei Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at May Mei Garden on file is from Apr 15, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at May Mei Garden?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at May Mei Garden.

How does May Mei Garden compare to other restaurants in Apopka?

May Mei Garden most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.

Has May Mei Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at May Mei Garden have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at May Mei Garden means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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