Mekong II
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
29
Score
Mekong II appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 13 violations lately compared to roughly eight violations before.
“Ceiling tile missing” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Mekong II's 29 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked noodles in reach in cooler across from cook line in non food grade bags.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink to the left of cook line no soap. Operator provided soap during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs portioned in vertical freezer to the right of kitchen entrance, as per operator prepared two days ago without date marking.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Rafael Bernal currently working at establishment with expired employee training 3/14/25.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to the left of cook line in container with rice no handle bowl. Operator discarded no handle bowl during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed on shelves across from white chest freezer cardboard lining no food-contact shelves.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed during time of inspection.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches below three compartment sink across from cook line. Operator swept and threw away roaches during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table across from white chest freezer in kitchen. Employee discarded drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on preparation table to the left of steam table. Operator removed phone from preparation table during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and food debris on floor of cook line.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed on floor to the right of three compartment sink cases of raw chicken and shrimp. As per operator they received shipment today and are in the process of storing. Employee stored cases on preparation table during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in white chest freezer across from dry storage shelf. Observed ice buildup in white chest freezer to the left of cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink to the right of cook line no hand wash sign during time of inspection. Sign was provided to operator via email. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves at dry storage area to the left of cook line soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse of cardboard boxes to store food throughout kitchen area.
25-32-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at preparation table across from steam table raw chicken and dumplings defrosting in ambient temperature. Operator placed in running water during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on walls throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and in disrepair throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
29
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside hand sink next to cook line. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to cook line. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to cook line. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside rice container. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing over washing area.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under triple sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with rice stored on floor next to cook line. Operator placed product at 6 inches from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board on prep table across back door exit.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to cook line.
31B-04-4
55
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked noodles inside standing reach in cooler. Operator placed products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand sink next to cook line. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to cook line **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to cook line, operator placed soap **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for employees Alban M and Rafael B, expired 3/14/2025
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of rice. Operator removed cup **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles soiled at cook line reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice and flour stored on floor in dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to cook line **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at cook line reach in cooler. Observed hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
45
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
25
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above the ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
86
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed pooled eggs stored above vegetables located in the prep reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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. Observed raw beef stored above raw squid located in the chest freezer #2. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee returning from outside not washing hands before starting work, observed at the prep counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed wontons stored in cardboard boxes located in the 3 door reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection,confirmation number 236053699 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands at 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cooking utensils stored in kitchen unit . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed at the time of the inspection 8 employees present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the unisex bathroom. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Tung Q, Huan D,Shoan G as per operator all working at the establishment for more than two months. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above the ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen unit. **Warning**
31B-04-4
25
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bbq pork stored in shopping bag,located in the reach in cooler opposite cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license by phone during the inspection,confirmation number 226040627 **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the chest unit by the bulk bins.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation grease and food debris,unit opposite cookline. Observed exterior of ice machine,reach in cooler,freezer soiled with accumulation grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the 3 door unit
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed standing floor fan grill soiled with accumulation of dust. Operator removed from service to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
36-50-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed by the hand wash sink,kitchen.
36-10-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above the ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed seasoning containers by the hand wash sink, cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
47
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Observed raw chicken above raw shrimp,located in the standing 3 door reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense raw rice from bulk bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above prep area and ware washing area.
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the cookline.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic bottled drinking water stored on the floor at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease and food debris. Observed exterior of bulk bins soiled with accumulation of food debris.Corrected On Site.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the hand wash sink,kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mekong II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mekong II on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mekong II?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mekong II.
How does Mekong II compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Mekong II most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Mekong II's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mekong II have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mekong II 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 Mekong II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mekong II is inspected around two times per year on average.
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