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Mida Restaurant

October 7, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed wrong sanitizer being used for warewashing. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure proper chemicals are used for effective sanitizing of all food contact surfaces / utensils
code 590.007/7-204.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed shellstocks tags unorganized and incomplete. Discussed with PIC to maintain all shellstock tags organized and ensure last date sold is completed.
code 590.003/3-203.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed mold-like subsstance inside ice machine and dusty filters; Soiled ice build up in deep freezers; soiled knives / scoopers stored on counters in upper kitchen and basement prep kitchen; soiled non-operating ice cream machine. Thoroughly clean all stated and monitor daily cleaning practices for all indicated
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed handsink blocked with metal pans in basement prep kitchen. Discussed with PIC to maintain all handsinks clear and accessible for handwashigng only. COS
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed no handsoap at handsink in upstair kitchen. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand soap at all handsinks at all times. COS
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed heavy rodent droppings on top of low temp dish machine in basement. Discussed with PIC to contact pest control for services and provide pest report
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored in upper kitchen unidentified. Provide a label on all squeeze bottles with the conmon name of food items stored inside
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed utensils stored inside stagnant water in upper kitchen and bowls being used for dispensing inside walk in unit. Discontine and ensure all dispensing is conducted with handled scooper and utensils are clean and sanitized after usage and stored on clean / sanitized surfaces
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Observed mixing bowls stored on top on food items inside reach in units in upper kitchen. Remove and ensure all foods are properly stored to prevent contamination
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Observed gap at back entry door near restroom. Provide door sweep to prevent pest entry
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: Observed soiled mops stored in basement prep kitchen. Discussed with PIC to maintain mops stored upright to proper dry
code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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