Mina Bistro
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
47
Score
Mina Bistro has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 28, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Mina Bistro on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Kitchen Food worker.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook ground beef prepared onsite held for more than 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen Can opener with Heavy soil.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
47
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stand up reach in cooler inside the kitchen: raw shell eggs stored above cooked shredded chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
74
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
58
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
50
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10-1-2023
50-17-3
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
16-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Marco Riquezes 2-27-2017 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
74
Apr 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Marco Riguezes 2-27-2017 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mina Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mina Bistro on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mina Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mina Bistro.
How does Mina Bistro compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Mina Bistro most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Mina Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mina Bistro have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mina Bistro means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mina Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mina Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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