What is China Mei's health inspection score?

China Mei has a SafeDine safety score of 46 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was China Mei last inspected?

China Mei was last inspected on April 7, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does China Mei have?

China Mei has 69 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is China Mei safe to eat at?

China Mei has a safety score of 46/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does China Mei serve?

China Mei serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

China Mei

Name: China Mei
Address: 17852 S DIXIE HWY, Miami, 33157
Rating: 46

17852 S DIXIE HWY, Miami

Last Inspected: 4/7/2026

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Chinese•South Miami

Ranked #165 of 210 in South MiamiBetter than 57% of chinese restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Apr 7, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

13.8

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-93

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-18 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-19 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 7/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (46/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

17852 S DIXIE HWY, Miami, FL 33157

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

9 basic

Dec

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Dec 2025

2 inspections

6 high priority

5 intermediate

26 basic

Dec

Apr 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Routine - Food2 Routine

Apr 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

3 High2 Med7 Basic

12 total4 risk factors

31/100inspection score

−76 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2

Base deductions−76 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Dec 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

1 High7 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (1)

−30 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(3x)Risk Factor−30

Intermediate (1)

−10 pts

27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(2x)−10

Basic (2)

−6 pts

16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

5 High5 Med19 Basic

29 total6 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−175 pts

High Priority (7)

−120 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10
01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(6x)Risk Factor−60
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (5)

−35 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(3x)−15

Basic (6)

−20 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(3x)−6
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−175 pts

Risk factor bonus (6× +5)−30 pts

Jun 23

Routine Inspection

2 Med5 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

80/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10
10Required employee training not completed−10
11Food from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10
11Food from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 22

Routine Inspection

3 High1 Med9 Basic

13 total

47/100inspection score

−75 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−75 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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