Minina's Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
61
Score
Minina's Cafe, located at 430 Geneva Ave in Dorchester, MA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on April 2, 2026, with a score of 61. This inspection identified one critical violation concerning the repair of premises structures, attachments, and fixtures, alongside two major and three minor violations. Across 21 recorded inspections, Minina's Cafe has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.
21
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Dec 31, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Dec 23, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
78
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
May 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Jun 7, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
May 31, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Apr 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Apr 4, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Mar 23, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
47
Mar 10, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
47
Jan 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
58
Jan 23, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
58
Apr 12, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Violations — Apr 2, 2026 Inspection
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leak at 3 compartment sink. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen out of towels. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor tiles in walk-in cracked and damaged. PIC stated floor to be repaired in next few weeks
590.006/6-501.11-C
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with pink mold-like build-up. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing station. Discard sponges. Discontinue using sponges to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Ice used as exterior coolant prohibited as ingredient (p)
Inspector notes: Beer bottles stored in ice machine. Discontinue storing bottles in ice machine.
590.003/3-303.11-P
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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