MENG'S KITCHEN
MENG'S KITCHEN has 7 health inspections on file for its ORLANDO location, with an overall rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
2415 E COLONIAL DR SUITE#D
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 7/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13472696
- 08B-38-4: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**
- 01B-02-5: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**
Inspection Date: 7/25/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10893705
- 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. Reach in cooler by prep table ambient thermometer temperature 50F. Operator removed all tcs foods to freezer for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of Chicken and chicken broth cooling on the floor.
- 03D-02-5: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)
- 01B-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.
- 03A-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
Inspection Date: 1/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8893181
Inspection Date: 9/19/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8892822
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/18/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8734756
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice bin Operator removed bowl Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored chicken patties in back reach in freezer uncovered Warning
- 22-42-4: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
- 01B-02-5: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
- 03A-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
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in front hand sink Operator removed bucket Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on 3 compartment sink Warning
Inspection Date: 4/10/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8547307
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Drink on prep table in back kitchen area Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water of 78F. Operator immediately removed from water. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 109F 30 minutes per operator. Advised to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sani Bucket in hand sink Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 11/7/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356505
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice containers Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch Corrected On-Site
- 02D-03-4: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
- 08A-05-6: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
- 01B-02-5: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
- 03A-02-5: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
- 02C-08-5: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**