MINT THAI CUISINE

With 6 inspections documented, MINT THAI CUISINE maintains a 3.1/5 food safety rating in PUNTA GORDA. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

209 West Olympia Avenue

Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950

Charlotte County County

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)

Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13517259

24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked at dish shelf. Operator placed the containers on the side to allow airflow. Corrected On-Site
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container with no label at prep area. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over sauce at Display Cooler Unit. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed empty container of soap at kitchen handwash sink. Operator replaced the empty container with a full container of soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10876647

21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution on the floor next to prep table. Operator replaced with a new sanitizer bucket on shelf off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm at Dish Machine. Operator primed the sanitizer to correct to a minimum of 50ppm. 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 curry sauce not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8861349

23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the handles at cold holding units. Operator cleaned the handle with sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board at Make Table. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of milk at reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8760298

05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed at Reach in Cooler. Operator placed the thermometer towards the front of Reach in Cooler by the door. Corrected On-Site
10-01-5: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 handle touching flour at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Operator placed the food item under running water. Corrected On-Site
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8454349

13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by placing a hair restraint over their hair. Corrected On-Site
51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator able to provide during inspection. Corrected On-Site
33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over fish at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368619

16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the Dish Machine. Corrected On-Site
21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed next to Make Table. Operator replaced the container and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
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.
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. Operator completed the document during inspection. Corrected On-Site