MINT BEIRUT MEDITERRANEAN DELICACY
4249 W FLAGLER ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of spices on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest and reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in reach in cooler at front counter.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Inspector had to go over calibration process of thermometer with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in rice used as scoop. Manager removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of tahini and grape leaves stored on floor in walk in cooler and dry storage area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer located in back of restaurant with dry storage.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed lentil soup (41F - Cold Holding); without cover for protection.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler shelves are rusted.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 Cucumber pickles 105.8 oz dented, brand Golden. Manager placed both cans aside for no one to use for service. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-17-6: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. Observed raw beef stored above cheese pastry in reach in freezer next to stove. Manger reversed order for proper raw storage. **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth and utensils stored in hand sink at kitchen area. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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 multiple containers of food prepared day before inspection with no date mark. Operator stated they would put date. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).