Me Kong Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: May 7, 2026
20
Score
Inspectors have visited Me Kong Chinese Restaurant 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 7, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 13 violations.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited six times.
Me Kong Chinese Restaurant's latest score of 20 falls below the Miami average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid stored next to the bathroom. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sprouts (53 F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (51 F - Cold Holding); dumplings (51 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the cook line. As per operator food was placed more than 4 hours ago. Stop sale was issued **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts (53 F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (51 F - Cold Holding); dumplings (51 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the cook line. As per operator food was placed more than 4 hours ago. Stop sale was issued Also observed pork (49 F - Cold Holding); chicken (51 F - Cold Holding); broccoli (48 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51 F - Cold Holding) inside the same reach in cooler. As per operator food was placed inside reach in cooler around 2 hours ago. Operator placed food inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected under the stove at the cook line. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training for all employees expired on 2/2026. Quan Xin LimDa Qing Zhau, and Guo Li Z. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both bathrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed inside bins at the dry storage. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
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. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach next to the stove at the kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between preparation tables at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area at the cook line . **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
20
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at men's restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken at walk in cooler with not date mark. Operator states made the day prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and warewashing area not smooth and easily cleaned.
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at cook line with deep marks and not easily cleaned.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored in between work station at prep table. Operator removed knives.
10-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/EpWalk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of plastic cup lids stored on the floor in side room next register.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler cooked chicken, marinated pork not covered.
08B-12-5
61
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked fried rice (83F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per operator for less than 1 hour prior due to rush time. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked noodles inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (70F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator for less than 1 hour prior for rush time.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided via email to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table blocking HWS, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles, cooked chicken inside walk in cooler no date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce containers stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near hand sink and 3 compartment sink and cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe underneath 3 compartment sink leaking.
29-11-4
37
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cut cabbage at preparation cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (83F - Hot Holding); bean sprouts (70F - Hot Holding) at room ok line. As per operator, products were out for service less than 1 hour. Operator placed products inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate for Elena Zhao expired on 8-24-24. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife sharpener near 3 compartment sink heavily soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored inside container of rice vinegar at cook line. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf above 3 compartment sink and dry storage area. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tiles missing at back dry storage room. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. Observed at cook line. Operator removed cloths. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed wontons not covered at walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near hand sink and 3 compartment sink and cook line. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Operator removed cloths. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-12-4
41
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Aspirin, ointments stored in a storage shelves above the prep sink at kitchen entrance. Instructed manager to place medication on a different location with the rest of the medication or other personal items. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw shrimp over cooked ribs. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small black cooler at cook line observed cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); boiled shrimp (46F - Cold Holding), as per manager in this unit for less than 2 hours, employee removed the food and transferred it to the reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a white large board stored over the hand sink at preparation area, manager removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rusted. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small broiler near the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in front of the walk in cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
47
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler observed cooked chicken (49F - Cold holding); cooked pork (48 F - Cold Holding), as per employee food items were outside the unit. Instructed employee to maintain the walk in cooler door closed to rapidly bring down the temperature on these food items. In a small reach in cooler at cook line observed cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50 F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 2 hours, instructed employee to transferred food to walk in cooler to rapidly cool food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in the cook line. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed small broiler located near the walk in cooler with heavy grease accumulation. **Warning**
22-08-4
74
Mar 31, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked bok choy (55F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) at cooler on preparation table next to cooking line. As per operator, for approximately 1 hour. Operator added ice to surrounding container. Reach-in cooler in front of cook line: Cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator, for approximately 2 hours. Operator closed reach in cooler lid to retain cool air. One door reach in cooler next to entrance to walk-in cooler: Cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding) as per operator, for approximately 2 hours. Operator took item to walk in freezer. Walk-in cooler: Raw chicken (64F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Observed Cooked bok choy (41F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (43F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler at cook line. Reach-in cooler in front of walk-in cooler: Duck (38F - Cold Holding); Butter (41F - Cold Holding. Walk-in cooler: Raw chicken (43F - Cold Holding). Observed pooled eggs at 71F cold holding at single door reach in cooler at cook line. Observed fresh garlic with oil 84F cold holding at room temperature at cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded items. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Raw chicken (64F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. Observed garlic with oil (74F - Cold Holding) at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Observed garlic with oil (83F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Complied** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.Observed person in charge unaware of minimum cooking temperature of chicken. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.Observed person in charge unaware of minimum cooking temperature of chicken. Time Extended** **Time Extended**
53A-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation* **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-51-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulated grease near prep across cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulated grease near prep across cook line. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelf above 3 compartment sink soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelf above 3 compartment sink soiled with grease. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door not self closing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door not self closing. **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed dried peppers and dried mushrooms at dry storage area and chicken wonton at walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wonton at walk-in freezer. Time Extended** **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk-in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk-in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
41
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
45
Oct 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small black reach-cooler located next to the steam table in the kitchen observed cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); ham (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (54F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours. Stored near the stove in the kitchen observed raw eggs (57F - Cold Holding), as per chef for about 1 hour. Employee placing food in walk in cooler for a rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle soiled with old food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled, reach in cooler located at prep area and reach in cooler next to the steam table. Underneath the prep table at prep area soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Small back reach in cooler located next to the steam table.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked noodles stored in walk in cooler not coveted.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to the walk in cooler and along the cook line area.
36-27-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Me Kong Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Me Kong Chinese Restaurant on file is from May 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Me Kong Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Me Kong Chinese Restaurant.
How does Me Kong Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Me Kong Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 20 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Me Kong Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Me Kong Chinese Restaurant have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Me Kong Chinese Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Me Kong Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Me Kong Chinese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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