How many health inspections has MINA BISTRO had?

MINA BISTRO has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MINA BISTRO ever been shut down?

No, MINA BISTRO has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at MINA BISTRO?

The most frequently cited violations at MINA BISTRO are: Consumer advisory, Floor maintenance, Time as control.

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

FOOD QUALITY HAZARD: Food in poor condition — spoiled, contaminated, mislabeled, or adulterated — can cause foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or poisoning. Spoiled food may contain dangerous levels of histamine (causes scombroid poisoning from fish), Listeria (grows during refrigeration), or toxin-producing molds. Mislabeled food can trigger fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inspect all food upon delivery and regularly during storage. Reject food that is: spoiled, damaged, at incorrect temperature, past expiration, improperly labeled, or from unverified sources. Date-mark all ready-to-eat TCS foods — use within 7 days if held at 41°F or below. Discard any food of questionable quality.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

MINA BISTRO

63 NW 9 ST, Miami, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MINA BISTRO CORP · License: SEA2335289

MINA BISTRO in Miami, FL has 24 inspections on record with 136 total violations (5.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

136Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 16, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Jan 16, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Oct 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Oct 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V53 Outer openings protected

May 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Oct 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V51 Premises clean

Aug 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Mar 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jun 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 18, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

May 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 24, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

How Does This Facility Compare?

MINA BISTRO has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MINA BISTRO had?: MINA BISTRO has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MINA BISTRO ever been shut down?: No, MINA BISTRO has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at MINA BISTRO?: The most frequently cited violations at MINA BISTRO are: Consumer advisory, Floor maintenance, Time as control.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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