MEI CHANG TAKE OUT
Northwest 54th Street
Hialeah, Florida, 33010
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All kitchen vents.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris behind wok station.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front food preparation.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods not covered inside walk in cooler.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook washing hands in three compartment sink.
- 11-27-4: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.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 16 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard under cooked pork. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Food container exterior soiled, walk in cooler fan cover soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk- in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside sanitation chlorine solutions of 200 ppm, operator add water. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, sugar, msg container with not labeled.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts (84°F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (78°F - Cold Holding) on top of preparation line for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed the Big 6 poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes inside hand sink, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2023 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).