MINT INDIAN CUISINE
7625 W NEWBERRY RD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32606
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container. Wiping cloth stored on top of cilantro in reach-in cooler behind front counter. Manager removed towel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cilantro water in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table across from cook line. Shelves in reach-in cooler behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring cup stored in kitchen hand washing sink. Employee removed cup during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at kitchen hand washing sink. Manager provided hand towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lentil soup stored in reach-in cooler behind front counter. Manager stated item was prepared two days earlier.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee training expired on 9/20/2024.
Basic 7
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout the kitchen.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on prep table next to cook line. Manager removed bottle of water. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Curry sauce stored on kitchen floor.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided operator with choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in guest restroom.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in freezers throughout the kitchen. Walls of reach-in cooler behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked cauliflower and potato patties in reach-in freezer next to cook line. Manager placed lid on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:18 PM.
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.