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MINA'S RESTAURANT

5046 W ARMITAGE AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633078

Location recorded for this inspection · MINA'S RESTAURANT · 5046 W ARMITAGE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR AREA HOT FOODS PREP AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AND FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630806

Location recorded for this inspection · MINA'S RESTAURANT · 5046 W ARMITAGE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR AREA HOT FOODS PREP AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630661

Location recorded for this inspection · MINA'S RESTAURANT · 5046 W ARMITAGE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT WAREWASHING PREP SINK (76.2F), FRONT AND REAR PREP HANDSINK (63F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE: HOT WATER AT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE, REAR PREP, HANDWASHING SINK NOW AT 102F. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE THE PREP AREA WITH ADEQUATE HOT WATER UNTIL REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: "OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: ""ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS"" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT READS: ""CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005"

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR AREA HOT FOODS PREP AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER 3-COMPARTMENT DISH SINK (73.5F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 110F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON-SITE 1 WAREWASHING SINK NOW AT 113F. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE THE WAREWASHING AREA WITH ADEQUATE HOT WATER UNTIL REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612068

Location recorded for this inspection · MINA'S RESTAURANT · 5046 W ARMITAGE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF BEEF AT 45.2F, 2LBS PORK AT 70.2F AND 10LBS OF DICE BEEF AT 47.8F MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 9LBS AT $95. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590647

Location recorded for this inspection · MINA'S RESTAURANT · 5046 W ARMITAGE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589252

Location recorded for this inspection · MINA'S RESTAURANT · 5046 W ARMITAGE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 2:30PM TO 2:50PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN/BEEF WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. AT 2:55PM CERTIFIED MANAGER LAURA SALGADO ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569287

Location recorded for this inspection · MINA'S RESTAURANT · 5046 W ARMITAGE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED RAW STEAK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45.6F INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED SHREDDED CHEESE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.3F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/11/2021 REPORT #2509473. #57- MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. #58- OBSERVED MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560680

Location recorded for this inspection · MINA'S RESTAURANT · 5046 W ARMITAGE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED A CUSTOMER WALK INTO THE REAR PREP AREA TO SPEAK WITH THE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT PEOPLE WHO ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE RESTAURANT'S OPERATION ARE NOT ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP, FOOD STORAGE, OR WAREWASHING AREAS.

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY-TO EAT FOODS (ONIONS, CHEESE, TORTILLAS, BURRITOS) WITH BARE HANDS. OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE GRABBING COOKED TORTILLAS OFF THE FLAT TOP GRILL, ANOTHER EMPLOYEE CUTTING AND HANDLING RAW ONIONS, AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE ADDING CHEESE AND OTHER TOPPINGS TO A BURITTO AND WRAPPING THE BURRITO; ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL READY-TO EAT FOODS MUST BE HANDLED WITH SUITABLE UTENSILS OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FOR HAND WASHING. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLTION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ARRIVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND INSTALLED A HANDWASHING SINK THAT PROVIDES HOT AND COLD WATER.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE TWO SINKS TO PROTECT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PEELED ORANGES STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE JUICING AREA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS NEAR THE REAR PREP/COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/11/2021 REPORT #2509473 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509473

Location recorded for this inspection · MINA'S RESTAURANT · 5046 W ARMITAGE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FOR HAND WASHING. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLTION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED SINK STOPPERS IN THE 3-COMPARMENT SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS IN GOOD REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQAUTE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2313146

Location recorded for this inspection · MINA'S RESTAURANT · 5046 W ARMITAGE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK AND SUPPLIES 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FLOORS AND WALLS DIRTY THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND GREASE

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2312828 DATE 9-24-19: (58)ALLERGEN TRAINING: Violation Codes: PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312828

Location recorded for this inspection · MINA'S RESTAURANT · 5046 W ARMITAGE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES AND/OR SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PER CODE FOR CLEANING UP OF VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY: INSTRUCTED MANAGER, MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER ABOUT FOODS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK AND SUPPLIES 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FLOORS AND WALLS DIRTY THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND GREASE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VOILATION #60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2184301 DATE 7-6-18: (58)ALLERGEN TRAINING: Violation Codes: PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION (47)Violation Codes: 4-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184301

Location recorded for this inspection · MINA'S RESTAURANT · 5046 W ARMITAGE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE GRAB A TORTILLA, PLACE IT ON THE GRILL, FLIP IT BY HAND, AND SERVE IT TO A CUSTOMER ALL USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH THE READY-TO-EAT FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-010

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK IN PROXIMITY TO THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. UTILITY SINK IS NOT TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTAGE, DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN FRONT PREP COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABEL FOR ALL BULK FOODS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED GRAB AND GO NUTS ON FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED COFFEE MUG USED AS SCOOP IN SUGAR AND RICE BINS. MUST USE A UTENSIL THAT ALLOWS FOR THE STORAGE TO BE HANDLE UP.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIFE STORED IN PREP COOLER DURING PAUSE WITH THE HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST REMOVE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOOD PALLET ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA BEING USED AS SHELF. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES A FLOOR ACCESSIBLE BOTTOM TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED SINK STOPPERS. AS MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS IN GOOD REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARDS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OWNER SHOWED UP AFTER INSPECTION WHILE ON SITE WITH TESTING STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM VENTILATION COVERS ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESS DUST/DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP. MUST REMOVE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GAP IN WALL BY REAR DOOR COVERED WITH TAPE. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND TIGHTLY SEAL GAP. OBSERVED GAP IN WALL AND CEILING BY THE REAR THREE COMP SINK. MUST SEAL GAPS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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How results compare in ZIP 60639

335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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