Mina's Bistro, 4391 Colonial Blvd, Ft. Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MINA'S BISTRO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4391 Colonial Blvd, Ft. Myers, FL 33966
License #: 4606659
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container holding meat placed on floor under shelf in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers holding chlorine and cooking oil type substances on the cook line, per chef, without labeling.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of "Juanita's Hominy". Operator voluntarily discarded can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Observed raw eggs placed on shelf over meat in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of commercially prepared whip cream in walk in cooler without proper date marking.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container in reach in cooler across from the stove holding chicken prepared the night before, per chef, without proper date marking.
11/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple no handle containers in working containers. No handle bowls removed from working containers while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife placed between food prep surface on cook line. Knife removed while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixtures missing shielding over cook line.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple working containers without proper labeling. Labels applied while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - First aid supplies improperly stored. Observed burn spray placed on shelf next to food prep items. Burn spray removed from shelf while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items. Observed roach bate stored on shelf with other cooking ingredients. Roach bate removed from shelf while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine cleaned while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers in walk in cooler without proper date working.
07/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose, or discharge from eyes working with food, clean equipment or utensils, and/or unwrapped single-service items. Observed head cook showing signs of illness, mentioning he's been taking medication for the flu. See comment section. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of onions and lettuce placed on floor of the walk in cooler.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed two, non food grade, bags in reach on cooler holding peppers.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Observed raw eggs stored on shelf over box of onions.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty lenin hamper placed in front of HWS. Hamper repositioned away from HWS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not covered while cooling. Observed a 5 gal. container holding a soup like substance not covered and not protected from overhead contamination. Plastic jars of a sauce were stored over the 5 gal container in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers of tomato sauce, that temped at 39°F, in walk in cooler without date marking.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near Handwash station next to three compartment sink.
2/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over produce . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by mop sink .
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sinks
8/26/2013Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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