LA MINUTERA FISH & CHIP
2839 W 2 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice (48F - Cold Holding); breaded fish (49F - Cold Holding) stored in walk in cooler. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice (48F - Cold Holding); breaded fish (49F - Cold Holding) stored in walk in cooler. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection.
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Beatris, and Eduardo.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at preparation area. Operator clean ice machine. Corrected On-Site
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed drawers ric handles soiled. Employee clean handles. Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed snappers not frozen in oxygen reduce package. Advise operator to either remove from package or cut the package. Employee removed fish from package. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled. Operator cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line. Employee clean the microwave. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, located at preparation area.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked lobster soup held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at walk in cooler. During the inspection operator marked item with the correct date. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
14
Total
21
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. observed dust throughout kitchen area.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen food, preparation area.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Next to water heater back exit Door. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout cook area.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Seal damage kitchen floor where needed. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen top shelf soil.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most kitchen RIC.
- 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On-Site
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 36-04-5:Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Kitchen area.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Kitchen employee. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink Repeat Violation
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in 3 comp sink.
- 11-27-4: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.
- 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
- 11-26-1: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.
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 21 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted at soup station. Repeat Violation
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at food preparation area.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on exit do to outside next to water heater. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area cracked tiles on the floor. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles on wall across from walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed at kitchen lamps and chains holding lamps dusty.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at sandwich table, according to manager out for about 40 minutes shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) Manager added ice bags on top of lettuce and to for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected next to dish machine no vacuum breaker. Manager installed vacuum breaker. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Manager removed items from inside hand wash sink Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).