Mint Indian Cuisine

7625 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32606

Indian

Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Mint Indian Cuisine, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 31, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around eight violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Mint Indian Cuisine's 52 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 15 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container. Wiping cloth stored on top of cilantro in reach-in cooler behind front counter. Manager removed towel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cilantro water in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at kitchen hand washing sink. Manager provided hand towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lentil soup stored in reach-in cooler behind front counter. Manager stated item was prepared two days earlier.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee training expired on 9/20/2024.

53B-14-5

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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring cup stored in kitchen hand washing sink. Employee removed cup during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table across from cook line. Shelves in reach-in cooler behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout the kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on prep table next to cook line. Manager removed bottle of water. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Curry sauce stored on kitchen floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided operator with choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in guest restroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in freezers throughout the kitchen. Walls of reach-in cooler behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked cauliflower and potato patties in reach-in freezer next to cook line. Manager placed lid on containers. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table across from cook line oven. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air conditioning vents throughout the kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on reach-in freezer next to kitchen prep table. Manager placed phone in office area. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door frame of reach-in cooler next to cook line oven.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans stored on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line oven.

25-06-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cauliflower and potatoes stored in reach-in freezer next to cook line oven. Manager placed lids on containers. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mint Indian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mint Indian Cuisine on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mint Indian Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mint Indian Cuisine.

How does Mint Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Mint Indian Cuisine most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Mint Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mint Indian Cuisine have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mint Indian Cuisine 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 Mint Indian Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mint Indian Cuisine is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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