MINA'S STEAKHOUSE

High Priority - Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for containers of cut vegetables. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Observed oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Chef put tags in order. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator to post. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled food debris.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in walk in cooler and in dry storage area.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter and in customer reach. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Chef instructed employee to clean. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chef instructed employee to clean. Chef instructed employee to defrost and clean. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining pan of various herbs in reach in cooler. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair, off hinge. Chef reported to engineering. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various vegetables in walk in cooler.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Basic - Standing water in handwash sink. Located in warewash area.

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining a bowl of cut tomatoes. Located in reach in cooler. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator and he printed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 54°F. No TCS food present. Chef advised maintenance and created a work order. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in front of liquor reach in cooler. Chef cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in kitchen area.

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various containers of cut fruit and vegetables. Located in reach in cooler. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw tuna being stored on top of various ready to eat foods. Located in walk in cooler. Chef rearranged. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice stored in hand washing sink. Located in kitchen area. Chef cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust.

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Chef inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in walk in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer. Chef moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Chef added. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in cold station.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed trays of raw beef being stored uncovered in walk in freezer. Chef covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar top. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar, sugar and crushed almonds all removed from their original containers placed in plastic containers and not labeled. Chef added. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Benadryl being stored on prep table. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna being stored on top of cooked lobster and shrimp. Chef rearranged. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offering oysters with no Consumer Advisory for oysters. Emailed to chef. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in pantry area and kitchen area.