Mina's Restaurant

June 6, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings1

Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PLACE TOMATOES AND LETTUCE ON A SANDWICH WITH BARE HANDS AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER DID THE SAME THING AND HANDLE AVOCADO AFTER I TOLD THE OTHER FOOD HANDLER TO USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES AND NOT BARE HANDS FOR READY TO EAT FOODS.(CRITICAL 7-37-38-010A)
code 6Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 4- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE AND REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR.ALSO APPX."3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND APPX "4-6" GAP ALONG TOP OF REAR SCREEN DOOR.ALSO APPX. 8 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT FLYING AROUND.MUST REPAIR DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/6/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE AND BOXES AND CRATES ON GROUND BEHIND GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE TRASH FROM GROUNDS,LIDS NEEDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON DUMPSTER.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 19
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
code 28
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA .MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES BEHIND PREP TABLE AND DISH STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL PANELS BEHIND STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA,GAPS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PIN HOLE IN FAUCET AT MOP SINK AND LEAKY VALVE ON HOT WATER TANK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 23, 2016: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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