Mai Xiang Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Mai Xiang Kitchen, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Mai Xiang Kitchen is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Prep raw pork stored over sauces in walk in cooler on shelf. Prep raw pork stored over green scallions in small glass reach in cooler. Employee properly stored all items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical hydrogen peroxide bottles stored on shelf next to dry corn starch powder and other food. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil mixture (60F - Cold Holding), stored sitting in pan on prep table. Was placed there from reach in cooler around 8am as per employee. Discussed placing on TIME. Employee stated they change out every 4 hrs and place back in reach in cooler. Time paperwork provided **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl stored inside hand wash sink in back kitchen area. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to provide proof of manager certification and no other certified food manager employed at this establishment **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator using chlorine to sanitize but has no test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink near back prep area. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator had no sanitizer of any kind. Employee went to purchase chlorine for sanitizer and has it now available **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water provided at hand wash sink next to prep area in back of kitchen. Handle is broken.
27-16-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board lining shelves in walk in freezer
14-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple bowls with no handle stored inside dry seasoning containers. Employee removing **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Clean knives stored between wall and sink at three compartment sink area
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Single tong stored hanging on cook line near wok. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave soiled with encrusted food debris
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of mixer soiled with encrusted food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen foods in walk in freezer uncovered
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored not hung at mop area **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with clear liquid unlabeled at prep table area. Employee stated it's water
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of jug oil stored on floor on cook line. Case of frozen food stored on floor in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal phone stored above food prep table. Employee jacket stored on top of bag of dry rice. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
19
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator license expired June 1, 2025 and under same ownership. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored not hung in back kitchen area in mop bucket
42-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
64
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 5 food handler employees total and 3 are hired over 60 days and no proof of employee training for any employees **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Operator ordered books in Chinese last week and waiting to arrive and requested 7 day time extension **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator has multiple employees hired with no proof of form **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Manager will have form completed but will do employee food handlers class to cover material **Time Extended**
11-26-1
82
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (119-124F - Hot Holding), stored in hot case on front line, place there approximately 30 mins ago as per manager. Employee voluntarily discarded and cooked a fresh batch **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw squid stored over prep broccoli on shelf in walk in cooler. Raw prep pan of beef stored over sauces in small glass reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee properly stored all items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked foods stored in direct contact inside nonfood grade bags in walk in Freezer. Employee removing to properly stored **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-31-5
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. Operator has multiple employees hired with no proof of form **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Operator advertising Crab Cheese Wanton on posted paper menus but is using only Krab to make product. Manager having employees to correct all menus **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
52-03-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 5 food handler employees total and 3 are hired over 60 days and no proof of employee training for any employees **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of food in walk in Freezer on floor. Bags of unwashed produce stored on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in Freezer shelves
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between wall and three compartment sink area. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in walk in Freezer uncoverd
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored next to food on prep table. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple employee foods stored in walk in cooler not separate from restaurant food
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee eye glasses stored on prep table next to food. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
33
Sep 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mai Xiang Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mai Xiang Kitchen on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mai Xiang Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mai Xiang Kitchen.
How does Mai Xiang Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Mai Xiang Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Mai Xiang Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mai Xiang Kitchen have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mai Xiang Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mai Xiang Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mai Xiang Kitchen is inspected around five times per year on average.
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