Meng's Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Meng's Kitchen has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Meng's Kitchen's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 109F in front steamwell less than 4hrs per operator . Operator Reheated to 174F for temperature recovery **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on pot. Employee bag on case of food. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested chlorine 200ppm. Operator diluted retested at 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt containers. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken broth 53F in reach in cooler cooling overnight per operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of Chicken and chicken broth cooling on the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
82
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken broth in reach in cooler ( per operator cooling over night) (51F - Cold Holding)
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken broth 53F in reach in cooler cooling overnight per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BBQ marinated ribs 53F chicken 50F chicken broth 53F in Reach in cooler by prep table ambient thermometer temperature 50F. Operator removed all tcs foods to walk in freezer for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Reach in cooler by prep table ambient thermometer temperature 50F. Operator removed all tcs foods to freezer for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of Chicken and chicken broth cooling on the floor.
08B-38-4
58
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of chemical not labeled Operator labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung to dry Operator took mop to hang dry **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
86
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer at over 200 ppm in 3 compartment sink. Operator added more water retest at 100 ppm chlorine **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken legs per operator in cooler 2 days Cooked potatoes per operator in cooler overnight **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken legs 48° per operator in cooler Make table by fryer; chicken per operator in cooler less than 2 hours (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes per operator in cooler overnight (46F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs per operator in cooler less than 2 hours (46F - Cold Holding); cooked onions per operator in cooler less than 2 hours (46F - Cold Holding **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in front hand sink Operator removed bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on 3 compartment sink **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice bin Operator removed bowl **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored chicken patties in back reach in freezer uncovered **Warning**
08B-12-5
47
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken breast 47F-53F. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat carrots in make table cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breast 47F-53F in make table reach in cooler since 11/6. Operate discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed pork portions has original prep dates on them. Thawed yesterday per operator. Advised operator to correct date. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-08-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Thai ice tea
02D-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice containers **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
47
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Aug 22, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Meng's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Meng's Kitchen on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Meng's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Meng's Kitchen.
How does Meng's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Meng's Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Meng's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Meng's Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Meng's Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Meng's Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Meng's Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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