Minghin Cuisine

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed bowl being used as a scoop in the raw chicken container in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide a scoop with a handle to protect from contamination.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed linens stored directly in contact with veggie food items in the noodle station. Instructed not to store linens directly in contact with veggies.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as a liner on cooking equipment shelving in the dim sum station and frying station. Instructed to remove cardboard or replace with a material that is smooth and easily cleanable.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles (waste can with lids) in the second floor womens restroom. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids for feminine hygiene products.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Found approx. 100 rat droppings in the following areas: under all dry storage shelves in corner next to grill, in hallway leading to second floor , under bar in far right corner. Instructed manager to remove droppings, clean, sanitize and maintain said areas. Must eliminate pest activity. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found wall of inside walk in cooler filled with black mold like substance. Must clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found continued non- compliance from inspection report #2573991 conducted on 04/10/2023. The following previous core violation was not corrected: 3-302.12 observed spices (salt, garlic, chili oil etc) out of the original containers and in containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all spices that are out of the original containers with the product name. 6-202.15 observed the front entrance turn about door and rear exit door with a one inch gap at the bottom of both doors. Instructed to make said doors rodent proofed and tight fitting. 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris in between all fryers and around the wok and dim sum stations. Observed accumulated food debris on the door handles of the refrigeration units. Observed some debris inside of the live fish tanks. Instructed to clean all. 6-501.12 observed the floors under the wok…

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed spices (salt, garlic, chili oil etc) out of the original containers and in containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all spices that are out of the original containers with the product name.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front entrance turn about door and rear exit door with a one inch gap at the bottom of both doors. Instructed to make said doors rodent proofed and tight fitting.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris in between all fryers and around the wok and dim sum stations. Observed accumulated food debris on the door handles of the refrigeration units. Observed some debris inside of the live fish tanks. Instructed to clean all.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed the floors under the wok station with accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed spices (salt, garlic, chili oil etc) out of the original containers and in containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all spices that are out of the original containers with the product name.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front entrance turn about door and rear exit door with a one inch gap at the bottom of both doors. Instructed to make said doors rodent proofed and tight fitting.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being re-used as a shelf liner in the food prep area. Instructed to remove cardboard and do not use cardboard as a shelf liner, all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed the forks and chop sticks being preset on the customer dining tables without adequate protection from possible contamination. Instructed to always protect all tableware or do not preset tables or set tables upon customer arrival.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris in between all fryers and around the wok and dim sum stations. Observed accumulated food debris on the door handles of the refrigeration units. Observed some debris inside of the live fish tanks. Instructed to clean all.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed excessive accumulated grease debris on the lid of the outside grease dumpster and on the ground around the grease dumpster. Instructed to clean or replace the outside grease dumpster lid and clean the ground area around the outside grease dumpster. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed the floors under the wok station with accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Door handles of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at handsink in front bar area. Leaking at bottom of sink bowl. Faucet at handsink in dishroom in need of repair. Small leak. Instructed to corrected and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning in front bar area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Air vents in main prep area in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Found toilet room receptacle located in womens and unisex restroom uncovered. Must provide cover.