MEI GARDEN
Howell Branch Road
Florida, 32751
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/23/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice at talk white reach in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls at 3 compartment sink soiled with debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
- 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden cutting at cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood grade bag in contact with cooked pork at 2 door reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, general Tao chicken and noodles not date marked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle inside soy sauce container Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under equipment at cook line. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice at talk white reach in freezer Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door reach in cooler Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls at 3 compartment sink soiled with debris Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden cutting at cook line Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood grade bag in contact with cooked pork at 2 door reach in cooler Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink Warning
- 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. Pork, general Tao chicken and noodles not date marked Warning
- 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container inside soy sauce bucket Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in white reach in freezer
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. In kitchen prep station
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 reach in cooler in disrepair used as storage next to back exit door
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over RTE noodles Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulation of grease Behind fryers
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Next to single service items in cook line
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood grade bag in contact with pork in 2 door reach in cooler
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In cook line and next to 3 compartment sink
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust surface in prep table shelves
- 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. Pork ribs and noodles in reach in cooler not dated marked
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 2/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fryer basket damaged
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up at the fryer
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cabbage stored on the floor
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of the fryer
- 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Closer is disconnected
- 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. Bbq pork
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/22/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table at cooks line
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach between reach in cooler and white reach in freezer next to triple sink. Operator cleaned and discarded of dead roach. Per Christal Woods next unannounced visit
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under wok station
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil,rice and onions stored on floor at back storage area Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on splash guard by triple sink
- 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. Scoop handle in direct contact with cornstarch Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Over storage area and throughout kitchen
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot well is heavily soiled Gaskets on all reach in coolers throughout facility are soiled Food stains in unused hot well and bottom shelf of prep table at cooks line
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Two reach in coolers and oven being used as storage in kitchen and back of kitchen by back door
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat in glass reach in cooler
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By triple sink Metal wall underneath wok station
- 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. Printed operator handout Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave by first hand washing sink Meat grinder heavy food debris
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand washing sink 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. Printed operator food employee reporting agreement. Observed operator signing hand out Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 16 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).