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CHINA MEI

Health inspection records show CHINA MEI in MIAMI has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.1/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

17852 S DIXIE HWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13586185

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area. Also observed walk in cooler vent soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Still observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area. Also observed walk in cooler vent soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler leaking at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Still observed reach in cooler leaking at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Still ice buildup inside chest freezer at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed at back door at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Still observed at back door at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler next to front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Still observed inside walk in cooler next to front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled all around kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Still obseved walls soiled all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink at back area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Still observed at mop sink at back area. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10870505

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside sugar and flour container in front of walk in cooler. Operator removed it during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard soiled on the floor at kitchen area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area. Also observed walk in cooler vent soiled.
  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean utensils stored between reach in cooler and preparation table at kitchen area. Operator removed it during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-74-7: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. Observed walk in cooler unit not working properly.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches on the floor next to water heater unit. Also observed 2 dead roaches on the floor at employees bathroom. Also observed 1 dead roach on the floor under table at resting area. Also observed 1 dead roach on the floor under preparation table at kitchen area. Also observed 1 dead roach on the floor next to reach in cooler at kitchen area.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal water stored on top of preparation table. Employee removed it during inspection. Also observed employee food stored on top of establishment food at walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler leaking at kitchen area.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of vinegar and sauces stored on the floor under cook line area. Also observed oil case stored on the floor next to cook line at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer at kitchen area.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cleaned utensils stored inside standing water container at 84 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed it and stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in freezers and reach in cooler at kitchen area. Also observed hood system soiled at cook line area.
  • 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed at back door at kitchen area.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several food containers stored inside reach in cooler next to hand wash sink uncovered. Also observed cooked ribs and cooked breaded chicken stored uncovered inside reach in freezer next to kitchen entrance. Also observed cooked ribs stored uncovered inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler next to front counter.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled all around kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand wash sink at kitchen area.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution all around kitchen area.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation changing gloves without washing hands. Employee washed hands during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed yellow peppers stored inside non food grade bag on chest freezer at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Fried Rice (63F - Cold Holding); Fried Rice (54F - Cold Holding) ;Sprouts (66F - Cold Holding); Minced garlic with oil (88F - Cold Holding) stored at cook line area at kitchen area . As per operator prepared the day before. Also observed Pasta (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ham (49F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Ribs (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (54F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (49F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (59F - Cold Holding); Cooked Breaded Chicken (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator prepared 4 days ago.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Rice (63F - Cold Holding); Fried Rice (54F - Cold Holding) ;Sprouts (66F - Cold Holding); Minced garlic with oil (88F - Cold Holding) stored at cook line area at kitchen area . As per operator prepared the day before. Also observed Pasta (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ham (49F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Ribs (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (54F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (49F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (59F - Cold Holding); Cooked Breaded Chicken (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator prepared 4 days ago. Repeat Violation
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink at back area.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on top of reach in cooler next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. Also observed food containers soiled outside of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to stored food. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test kit available during inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator was unable to answer questions related to the proper ppm levels.
  • 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 food prepared inside walk in cooler and reach in freezers according to operator prepared 4 days ago on site with not date marked. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 4/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10738265

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water stains throughout kitchen.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cooking line flip top reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor at front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 65F°, located inside HWS. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of napkin on floor at front counter.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods not covered inside the 2 door reach in cooler, located at cooking line. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (57F - Cold Holding) at ambient temperature at cook line, as per operator for less than 2 hours prior. Coached operator on correct procedures. Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed miso soup (67F - Hot Holding) on top of kitchen stove at the time of the inspection. As per operator for less than 2 hours, advised on correct procedures.
  • 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. Provided to operator via email.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boar soiled, located at cooking line flip top. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container stored in n front of hand sink. Operator removed. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container with utensils inside HWS.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 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 chicken inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance with no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food inside the reach in cooler located at cooking line.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line flip top reach in cooler.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches under the air conditioner unit.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout the kitchen areas and inside the walk in cooler.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil stored understand the kitchen work.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • 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 scoop inside salt, and flour container with handle in contact with product at dry storage. Employee placed upwards the handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 65F°, located near the rice cooker.
  • 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 fan with dust accumulation, and grease located by the three compartment sink.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer bottom with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods not covered inside the 2 door reach in cooler, located at cooking line.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing inside three compartments sink at room temperature. During the inspection employee removed item and placed it inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
  • 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 cooked fried rice (57F - Cold Holding)at preparation area. As per operator rice was cooked 2 day before the inspection. Employee discarded rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked fried rice (57F - Cold Holding)at preparation area. As per operator rice was cooked 2 day before the inspection. Employee discarded rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boar soiled, located at cooking line flip top.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container stored in n front of hand sink.
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed standing reach in freezer bottom rust, located at dry storage.
  • 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 pork held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at reach in cooler.

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8634624

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8594098

  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler freezer have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled, located next to the walk in cooler. Warning
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touched her hair and continued to engage in food preparation without washing hands prior, coached employee on proper hand washing techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the reach in cooler next to the microwave at cook line observed raw chicken over raw pork. Warning
  • 08A-17-6: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. In the upright reach in cooler next to walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored over raw pork, all removed from original container, manager transferred raw chicken to the bottom. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler observed cut lettuce (50 F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); roasted pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (50 F - Cold Holding), Manager stated that the unit was under 36-38F in the morning and he noticed the unit was over 45 less than 4 hours ago, manager started transferring all TCS food items from walk to another cooler immediately. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line observed scrambled eggs (97F - Hot Holding), as per cook for about an hour, instructed cook to reheat food, employee reheating scrambled eggs. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8593802

  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in front of the wok interior with old food debris, observed interior of white reach in cooler located in the preparation area with old food dirt accumulated. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8355665

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hand was sink handles soiled, hand sink located by the three compartment sink.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a bottled water stored on the preparation table by the hand wash sink.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout the kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of hand wash sink located by the three compartment sink soiled, observed a metal container used as utensils storage soiled, observed old food residue around the rim of the reach in cooler located in front of the wok station, reach in cooler located in front of the wok station has old food residue and dirt on the exterior of the cooler, storage shelves above the reach in cooler soiled, observed exterior of rice cooker soiled.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in front of the wok interior with old food debris, observed interior of white reach in cooler located in the preparation area with old food dirt accumulated.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In the white cooler in the storage area observed a container with cooked beef not covered.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On the storage shelf above the preparation sink observed a bottle of Advil stored near food.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cook line observed beans sprouts (75F - Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 2 hours, employee placed food back in the cooler for a rapid cool.
  • 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. Provided a copy for the manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink located in the kitchen blocked by a storage rack, employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Operator printed and completed form on site. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Pai ten chin, Amann Lai.

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(190 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Meal Delivery
✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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