Minji's Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Minji's Cafe has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lauderhill restaurant scores 75. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
86
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw octopus stored over ready to eat shrimp in reach-in freezer. Octopus not commercial packaged and shrimp package opened. Person in charge removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils held in standing water at 95F. Person in charge placed water to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong over oven handle. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on stove. Person in charge discarded wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
74
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over dried pollock in reach in freezer chest in dining area. Observed inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic soufflé cup with no handle to dispense rice
14-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Explained to operator correct hand washing technique. Employee rewashed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Explained to operator hand washing is done at hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
70
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork loin over package of cabbage
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic service trays being stored at hand washing sink. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Emailed operator bulletin **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in rice container the handle of the scoop in contact with the rice
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator poster **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
58
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meats wrapped in grocery bags in reach in freezer in storage area by front counter.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. (1) Observed raw chicken (not commercially packaged) over packages of ready to eat Krab meat in reach in freezer in kitchen next to hand washing sink. Operator moved chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed 400 ppm chlorine solution at 3 compartment sink. Operator added water. Chlorine Solution 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
11-03-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed single service items in back storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon in cup of water 83°F in kitchen next to rice maker. Operator removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Minji's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Minji's Cafe on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Minji's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Minji's Cafe.
How does Minji's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?
Minji's Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lauderhill average of 75.
Has Minji's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Minji's Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Minji's Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Minji's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Minji's Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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