Ming Yuan Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
15
Score
Ming Yuan Restaurant appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Apr 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around 11 violations to closer to 17 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up eight times.
Ming Yuan Restaurant's latest score of 15 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
20
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched soiled clothing and then proceed to make fried rice. Instructed employee to wash hands and be did. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed white rice stored on soiled container at kitchen. Employee discarded the white rice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. **Warning**
22-35-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**
22-12-5
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, cooked pork, cooked noodles held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler at kitchen. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at preparation area across cook line. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed ric racks rusted at kitchen. Observed rusted racks with clean container stored near 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all door handles at reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled at establishment. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile showing water damage throughout kitchen and seating area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area and seating area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. **Warning**
24-03-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under rack across cook line. Observed two dead roach under rack with plastic containers located next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout establishment, kitchen, register area and seating area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside all reach in coolers at establishment. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets at reach in coolers and reach in freezer at establishment soiled. Observed handsink at establishment soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all reach in coolers interior soiled at establishment. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings, noodles, shrimp, pork stored at reach in cooler not covered at kitchen. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing with no running water stored inside 3 compartment sink, instructed employee on proper method. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at entrance of establishment. Observed containers with sauces not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
15
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 17 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust shelves where clean equipment are stored on top of three compartment sink.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in kitchen area and food preparation area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage inside kitchen area and lobby area.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting soiled on prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed whole fish stored in reach in cooler in lobby area. As per operator are for employee food. Instructed operator that needs to be separate personal food from the food served to the public.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler and reach in freezer next to wok station.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exit back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 5 gallon containers of soy sauce stored on floor on front of expediter's table.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon container of soy sauce stored on floor on front of expediter's table.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored inside a plastic container lined with wet cardboard.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth used under red cutting board in prep table next to three compartment sink.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed two microwave that have the interior soiled inside kitchen area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all shelves soiled with grease and dust throughout kitchen area. Also observed can opener soiled and rusted in prep area inside kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled in front of wok station.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth on top of prep table.
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled inside kitchen area next to fryer.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloth on top of prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wiping cloth on top of prep table.
21-09-4
39
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables at the front counter reach in cooler. Operator removed raw chicken and placed inside another cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled near prep table. Operator washed, rinsed, and sanitized blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed red microwave door handle located across cook line soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles located near ware washing area with water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles located at the cook line soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath cutting board located the prep station. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed red microwave located across cook line with soiled interior.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white rotating fan located near back exit soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled located across cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler next to cook line with soiled interior.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located next to cook line and at front counter with rust accumulation on shelves.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to cook line soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth located on top of prep table not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator discarded.
21-12-4
47
May 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed wontons inside non food grade bags inside white chest freezer located in back area near exit. Operator removed products from bags and placed inside containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade located at prep table soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled located near cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles located at the cook line soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon inside metal container containing standing water at 80F. Operator discarded immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under white cutting board located across cook line. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black microwave with soiled interior located across cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler with soiled gaskets located next to cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located next to cook line with soiled interior.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located next to cook line with rusted shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to right hand side of cook line soiled.
36-27-5
50
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut cabbage stored in plastic Togo bag. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over bamboo shoots in cook line cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside back door.
29-42-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Low cook line cooler handles soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food at top of 2 door front counter reach in.
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed knife stored on dirty prep table by cook line.
10-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled prep table and shelf legs next to cook line cooler. Exterior of cook line cooler doors soiled. Dirty bell on prep table by cook line cooler. Restroom door knob soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed unpackaged pork and chicken in unlocked upright reach in cooler in dining area.
08B-63-4
45
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken inside non food grade bags inside reach in chest freezer in back prep area.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed produce at the reach in cooler near front counter. Operator removed raw chicken and produce and placed in correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at food prep table near three compartment sink.
22-02-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth used to wipe flat top grill at the cook line.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken inside reach in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen wall near cook line soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout establishment wet wiping cloths not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution. Operator removed towels and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed three containers with salt, msg, and sugar near cook line with no labels.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed white bowl with no handle used to scoop diced chicken into frying pan.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles near ware washing area with cracks, bending, and damaged.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed near three compartment sink ceiling tiles soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping towel underneath red cutting board near food prep area.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white fan in kitchen near cook line soiled. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic container at dry rack station with old label.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler next to cook line with rusted shelves.
14-33-4
37
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operator failed to comply with a Stop Sale Notice. Food for which Stop Sale Notice issued continues to be prepared for service/served to the public. Observed rice 69° F and sprouts at 59° F with no time marked. Stop sale was issued.
01B-06-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed rice 69° F and sprouts at 59° F with no time marked. Stop sale was issued.
03F-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the ice machine at the front.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas Observed throughout the whole establishment.. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at the woman's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a red cutting board no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth under red cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the reach in cooler at the front area **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork and egg rolls inside the reach in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken in standing water at the 3 compartment sink. Operator placed food under running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
43
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above raw chicken. Operator placed eggs at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed honey chicken (49 F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (48 F - Cold Holding). As per operator food was placed inside reach in cooler yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls, chicken wings inside the reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the front area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the chicken container. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at the reach in cooler across from the fryer.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board at the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bread mix stored on the floor. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handle touching sugar. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. And also observed gasket at the reach in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed shelves rust pitted in the reach in cooler in front of the fryer. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked food stored in the reach in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ming Yuan Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ming Yuan Restaurant on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ming Yuan Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Ming Yuan Restaurant.
How does Ming Yuan Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Ming Yuan Restaurant most recently scored 15 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Ming Yuan Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ming Yuan Restaurant have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ming Yuan 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 Ming Yuan Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ming Yuan Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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