MEI CHANG TAKE OUT FOOD INC
546 Northwest 54th Street
Hialeah, Florida, 33010
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Clean kitchen walls throughout.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Most cooked foods inside walk in cooler.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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.
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
12
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By the front counter.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
- 10-01-5: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 aluminum bowl inside plastic containers with rice.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 86F.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawed shrimp in standing water at the three compartment sink.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over cooked fried rice stored inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (56F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler. As per employee food was prepared 12 hours before the inspection.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (56F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler. As per employee food was prepared 12 hours before the inspection.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 02C-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 cooked breaded chicken and cooked pork held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 20 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 12 basic).