Mindy Supermarket
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2024
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Mindy Supermarket five times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 2, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to 13 violations.
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Hialeah restaurant, which scores around 76. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line.
31B-02-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By the entrance door.
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at men's and women's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs thawing in standing water inside three compartments sink. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods. Operator removed item and placed it, inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles with water damaged, throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
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 several reach in cooler out of service.
14-74-7
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line.
22-08-4
47
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located near the three compartments sink. Operator placed a new paper towel roll.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the restaurant entrance.
36-36-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach near the fryer.
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at women's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed Ice buildup in chest freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and in disrepair in the entrance of the kitchen.
36-32-5
61
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all food equipment as rice maker, stove top, pots and pans soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed all food equipment as rice maker, stove top, pots and pans soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed all food equipment as rice maker, stove top, pots and pans soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in the bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed ceiling tiles missing in the bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed ceiling tiles missing in the bathroom. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and in disrepair in the entrance of the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed water damage and in disrepair in the entrance of the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed water damage and in disrepair in the lobby. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall under the handwashing sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed hole in the wall under the handwashing sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed hole in the wall under the handwashing sink. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed steam table, handwashing sink, 3 compartment sink and mop sink soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed steam table, handwashing sink, 3 compartment sink and mop sink soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed steam table, handwashing sink, 3 compartment sink and mop sink soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Jan 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 flies in the kitchen laying on the wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed 1 live fly in the kitchen and 2 live flies flying in the dining room area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: 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. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all food equipment as rice maker, stove top, pots and pans soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed all food equipment as rice maker, stove top, pots and pans soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink at the kitchen with no paper towels. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: No paper towel at handwashing sink. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Ieris Alvarez with no food handler certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed Ieris Alvarez with no food handler certification. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink at the kitchen and bathroom with no soap. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: No soap at the hand washing sink. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in the bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed ceiling tiles missing in the bathroom. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and in disrepair in the entrance of the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed water damage and in disrepair in the entrance of the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in the mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed 3 dead roaches in the lobby nearby the restroom. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall under the handwashing sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed hole in the wall under the handwashing sink. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed steam table, handwashing sink, 3 compartment sink and mop sink soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed steam table, handwashing sink, 3 compartment sink and mop sink soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking on the floor in the kitchen handwashing sink and 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed pipe leaking on the floor in the kitchen handwashing sink and 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
35
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
32-07-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage wall underneath kitchen employees hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed missing ambient thermometer inside most kitchen coolers throughout.
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food debris throughout kitchen walls.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mindy Supermarket last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mindy Supermarket on file is from Oct 2, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mindy Supermarket?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mindy Supermarket.
How does Mindy Supermarket compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Mindy Supermarket most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Mindy Supermarket's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mindy Supermarket have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mindy Supermarket 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 Mindy Supermarket inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mindy Supermarket is inspected around three times per year on average.
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