Monina Restaurant & Lounge
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2024
27
Score
Public records show three inspections at Monina Restaurant & Lounge stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 14, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Monina Restaurant & Lounge's record stops at Feb 14, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around 12 violations to closer to 22 violations per visit.
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Monina Restaurant & Lounge's latest score of 27 falls below the Miami average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed kitchen area Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
22-35-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on the back area , kitchen hand washing sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back area light
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves with heavy soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the reach in cooler soile.
22-16-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage area not maintained clean and organized with unused equipments . **Repeat Violation**
33-34-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.observed pork belly stored in white chest freezer no covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler, walk in freezer shelves rusted out. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed three compartment sink with soiled.
16-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damage on top of the three compartment sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans, plates, lids stored in dirty shelves.
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler freezer in disrepair no food inside. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled inside of the walk in cooler, under equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the white chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed ovens soiled l
22-08-4
27
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen, and also hole in the ceiling, located at back kitchen.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen, and also hole in the ceiling, located at back kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen, and also hole in the ceiling, located at back kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, located at back kitchen exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, located at back kitchen exit door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, located at back kitchen exit door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles throughout kitchen **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles throughout kitchen **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall behind chest freezer, located at back kitchen near exit door. Front counter, hole in the wall in front of the table with the sandwich presser. Underneath the service window, hole in the wall. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed hole in the wall behind chest freezer, located at back kitchen near exit door. Front counter, hole in the wall in front of the table with the sandwich presser. Underneath the service window, hole in the wall. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed hole in the wall behind chest freezer, located at back kitchen near exit door. Front counter, hole in the wall in front of the table with the sandwich presser. Underneath the service window, hole in the wall. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer in disrepair, no food stored inside at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed walk in freezer in disrepair, no food stored inside at time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer in disrepair, no food stored inside at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed walk in freezer in disrepair, no food stored inside at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
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Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store food inside the walk in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at the back prep area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked yuca stored inside the walk in cooler with no date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at the front counter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored inside the hand sink located at the back prep area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the back prep area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over 3 compartment sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer in disrepair, no food was stored inside. Observed reach in freezer in disrepair in the kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door located in the kitchen area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a pot with cooked chicken stored on the walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at the back prep area.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms and hand sink located by the 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes with single service items stored on the hallway floor.
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Monina Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Monina Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Feb 14, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Monina Restaurant & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Monina Restaurant & Lounge.
How does Monina Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Monina Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Monina Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Monina Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around 22 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Monina Restaurant & Lounge 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.
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