MEKONG II

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked noodles in reach in cooler across from cook line in non food grade bags.

Intermediate - No soap provided at hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink to the left of cook line no soap. Operator provided soap during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs portioned in vertical freezer to the right of kitchen entrance, as per operator prepared two days ago without date marking.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Rafael Bernal currently working at establishment with expired employee training 3/14/25.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to the left of cook line in container with rice no handle bowl. Operator discarded no handle bowl during time of inspection. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed on shelves across from white chest freezer cardboard lining no food-contact shelves.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed during time of inspection.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches below three compartment sink across from cook line. Operator swept and threw away roaches during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table across from white chest freezer in kitchen. Employee discarded drink during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on preparation table to the left of steam table. Operator removed phone from preparation table during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and food debris on floor of cook line.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and in disrepair throughout kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed on floor to the right of three compartment sink cases of raw chicken and shrimp. As per operator they received shipment today and are in the process of storing. Employee stored cases on preparation table during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in white chest freezer across from dry storage shelf. Observed ice buildup in white chest freezer to the left of cook line.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink to the right of cook line no hand wash sign during time of inspection. Sign was provided to operator via email. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves at dry storage area to the left of cook line soiled with dust.

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse of cardboard boxes to store food throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at preparation table across from steam table raw chicken and dumplings defrosting in ambient temperature. Operator placed in running water during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on walls throughout kitchen area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside hand sink next to cook line. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to cook line. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to cook line. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing over washing area.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under triple sink.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with rice stored on floor next to cook line. Operator placed product at 6 inches from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board on prep table across back door exit.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to cook line.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked noodles inside standing reach in cooler. Operator placed products properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand sink next to cook line. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to cook line Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to cook line, operator placed soap Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for employees Alban M and Rafael B, expired 3/14/2025

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of rice. Operator removed cup Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles soiled at cook line reach in cooler Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice and flour stored on floor in dry storage area Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to cook line Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at cook line reach in cooler. Observed hood filters soiled Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired 10/1/24. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at standing reach in cooler, raw chicken wings stored over cooked noodles.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at bottom prep shelf, rice (58F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (48F - Cold Holding), as per manager for about 45 minutes. Operator removed both containers and placed into reach in coolers to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at only hand wash sink in kitchen, blocked by stool with sauces. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at only hand wash sink in kitchen, used at storage sink with utensils. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at only hand wash sink in kitchen. Manager provided. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at only hand wash sink in kitchen. Manager provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time as a public health control for fried rice and beans sprouts at prep shelf with no means of maintaining a cold or hot holding temperature. Provided and reviewed with manager the form to complete and implement the usage of time as a public health control.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed standing reach in cooler door handles soiled with old food residue.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed for kitchen staff.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen and behind stoves at cook line.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at cook line across from fryers, a plastic container of sugar stored on floor.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at only hand wash sink in kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with grease build up.

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen , soiled with food and grease residue.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above the ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shrimp stored above vegetables located in the prep reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on cooler units. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the kitchen,ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wash sink soiled,kitchen unit.corrected on site. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.

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

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed green peppers stored above cooked pork located in the 3 door standing reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the cookline.

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed by the hand wash sink area,kitchen. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bbq pork stored in shopping bag,located in the reach in cooler opposite cookline. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license by phone during the inspection,confirmation number 226040627 Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex employee bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above the ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed seasoning containers by the hand wash sink, cookline. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the chest unit by the bulk bins.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation grease and food debris,unit opposite cookline. Observed exterior of ice machine,reach in cooler,freezer soiled with accumulation grease and food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the 3 door unit

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed standing floor fan grill soiled with accumulation of dust. Operator removed from service to clean Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed by the hand wash sink,kitchen.

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. Observed raw chicken above raw shrimp,located in the standing 3 door reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above prep area and ware washing area.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the cookline.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic bottled drinking water stored on the floor at the front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease and food debris. Observed exterior of bulk bins soiled with accumulation of food debris.Corrected On Site.

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the hand wash sink,kitchen. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license online during the inspection.. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen: noodles ,as per operator about 20 mins ago. (86°F - Hot Holding ) taken at 11:20am. Operator placed in reach in cooler for cold holding , 2nd temperature 50°F at 12:10pm. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on pack line counter. Operator removed to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at 200 ppm. Operator diluted to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler units Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation of grease food debris, unit opposite cookline. Observed floor fan soiled with accumulation of dust.

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

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed sweet peppers stored above cooked pork,located in the 3 door reach in cooler by the pack line. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the hand wash sink,by the rice cookers kitchen. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed breaded krab sticks stored in shopping bags located in the chest freezer,dry storage area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pooled eggs with cooked diced ham located in the reach in cooler opposite the cookline. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, observed cooking utensils stored in unit by the cookline. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors, observed unisex bathroom.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing,observed above ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, observed opposite cookline.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets opposite the cookline. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, observed behind cookline by hand wash sink , by electrical panelRepeat Violation Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site