Mint Cafe (the)

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Inspections

1. Jun 2, 2026 Routine · 2 core
   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment. Joe Schulz certificate expired 2/24/2026.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within [time period].

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - IN EQUIPMENT

     Do not cool soups in plastic containers in the ice bath. Transfer prodcut to metal containers and keep product to a minimum of 2 inches or less.

     Correction: Provide containers that facilitate heat transfer, such as metal pans, and loosely cover food items during the cooling process so that heat is allowed to escape.

     Code 3-501.15 (B)

2. Jun 4, 2025 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.

3. Jun 19, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement. Must asterisk each item that maybe served undercooked. Items on the kids menu not allowed to be served undercooked. Update on the next menu printing.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

     An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.

     Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.

     Code 4-302.13 (B)

4. Jun 14, 2023 Routine · 2 priority foundation
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Chicken in the cooler was covered with saran wrap which prohibits proper cooling, roastbeef was covered tight with tin foil. Saran wrap was removed from chicken and tin foil was removed from roast beef. Pans of roast beef were placed in a container with ice.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15.

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

     Must re-date product when pulled from the freezer and thawing in the walk in cooler.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (D)