ME KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected under the stove at the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed a hose connected under the stove at the cook line. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed food handler training for all employees expired on 2/2026. Quan Xin LimDa Qing Zhau, and Guo Li Z. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed food handler training for all employees expired on 2/2026. Quan Xin LimDa Qing Zhau, and Guo Li Z. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed inside bins at the dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed on top of the cooked rice at the front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 reach in cooler at the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: 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 reach in cooler at the cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach next to the stove at the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Did not observe at the time if the inspection. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between preparation tables at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed knife stored between preparation tables at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed hood filters soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area at the cook line . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed at preparation area at the cook line . Time Extended

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at men's restroom.

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 at walk in cooler with not date mark. Operator states made the day prior.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and warewashing area not smooth and easily cleaned.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at cook line with deep marks and not easily cleaned.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored in between work station at prep table. Operator removed knives.

Basic - Reach-in cooler/EpWalk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of plastic cup lids stored on the floor in side room next register.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler cooked chicken, marinated pork not covered.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked noodles inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (70F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator for less than 1 hour prior for rush time.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked fried rice (83F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per operator for less than 1 hour prior due to rush time. Repeat Violation

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 via email to operator.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table blocking HWS, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles, cooked chicken inside walk in cooler no date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hours prior.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce containers stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in freezer.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near hand sink and 3 compartment sink and cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe underneath 3 compartment sink leaking.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cut cabbage at preparation cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged products. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (83F - Hot Holding); bean sprouts (70F - Hot Holding) at room ok line. As per operator, products were out for service less than 1 hour. Operator placed products inside walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tiles missing at back dry storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed wontons not covered at walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near hand sink and 3 compartment sink and cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Aspirin, ointments stored in a storage shelves above the prep sink at kitchen entrance. Instructed manager to place medication on a different location with the rest of the medication or other personal items. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw shrimp over cooked ribs. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small black cooler at cook line observed cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); boiled shrimp (46F - Cold Holding), as per manager in this unit for less than 2 hours, employee removed the food and transferred it to the reach in cooler at cook line. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a white large board stored over the hand sink at preparation area, manager removed it on site. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rusted. Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small broiler near the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in front of the walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Raw chicken (64F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. Observed garlic with oil (74F - Cold Holding) at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Observed garlic with oil (83F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Complied** Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked bok choy (55F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) at cooler on preparation table next to cooking line. As per operator, for approximately 1 hour. Operator added ice to surrounding container. Reach-in cooler in front of cook line: Cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator, for approximately 2 hours. Operator closed reach in cooler lid to retain cool air. One door reach in cooler next to entrance to walk-in cooler: Cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding) as per operator, for approximately 2 hours. Operator took item to walk in freezer. Walk-in cooler: Raw chicken (64F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Observed Cooked bok choy (41F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (43F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler at cook line. Reach-in cooler in front of walk-in cooler: Duck (38F - Cold Holding); Butter (41F - Cold Holding. Walk-in cooler: Raw chicken (43F - Cold Holding). Observed pooled eggs at 71F cold holding at single door reach in cooler at cook line. Observed fresh garlic with oil 84F cold holding at room temperature at cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded items. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.Observed person in charge unaware of minimum cooking temperature of chicken. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.Observed person in charge unaware of minimum cooking temperature of chicken. Time Extended** Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. *Repeat Violation Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets in disrepair. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulated grease near prep across cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulated grease near prep across cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelf above 3 compartment sink soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelf above 3 compartment sink soiled with grease. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door not self closing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door not self closing. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed dried peppers and dried mushrooms at dry storage area and chicken wonton at walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wonton at walk-in freezer. Time Extended** Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk-in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk-in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to scoop rice in the rice bin in the storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves above the 3 compartment sink soiled with debris accumulation. Under the preparation located in the preparation area observed food containers with black mold accumulation on the outside, Hood system has with grease accumulation, oven/broiler has old grease accumulation on the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. In the storage area observed Unnecessary items like, baskets, plumbing equipment, boxes, shoes, etc. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the preparation reach in cooler cutting board soiled.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a large container in the dry storage area.The owner threw away the bowls. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the preparation reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed next to the hood.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean bowls on a rusting shelf above the triple sink.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the prep table.

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed next to the steam table.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in hand washing sink.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/ and walk-in freezer with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind the rice cooker.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the cookline. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen, ware washing area,dry storage area.. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Time Extended

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the cookline.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in the female bathroom.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense raw rice Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag containing carrots stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the kitchen.** Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets opposite cookline soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed drain pipe at at the cookline soiled with mold like substance.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe at hand wash sink in the kitchen leaking.

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed boxes containing togo food containers stored on the floor by dining area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bulk bins, salt,corn starch not covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk in cooler,freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on the prep counter,kitchen. Corrected On-Site