MINA'S WEST AFRICAN CARIBBEAN CUISINE & BAR

Observed that the CFSM was not posted during inspection date (1/28/2026). CA: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation.

Observed the inside of the ice machine to be unclean with black-like residue and build-up . CA: All food contact equipment shall be kept clean, Equipment used for storage of packaged or unpackaged food, such as a reach-in refrigerator, and the equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. COS: Ice machine was unplugged to be cleaned out during inspection.

Observed food employee with artificial nails/colors while handling food. CA: Employees shall keep their fingernails clean and trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. Unless wearing gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. COS: Gloves was worn.

Observed live roach around the kitchen area (hold holding area by the microwave). CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests. Informed person in charge to get a commercial pest services.

Observed personal items on top of food prep area and food storage area. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: Items was removed.

Observed cooking oil stored on the floor. CA: food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: In a clean, dry location; Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. COS: Cooking oil was taken off of the floor.

Observed live roach around the kitchen area (3-compartment sink area, and small roaches on top of non-food contact surface area). CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests. Informed person in charge to get a commercial pest services.

Observed the gaskets of the M3 Turbo air 2-door reach cooler to be torn. CA: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

Observed raw chicken and fish stored together in the reach in double door cooler. COS-Fish and chicken in the refrigerator were rearranged according to cook temperature. Just Store It sign provided and reviewed with Person In Charge (PIC).

Observed that CFSM is expired. Kayla Richardson 7/27/2023. CA: Food service manager certification needs to be obtain within 30 days and posted.

Observed TCS foods in facility made 24 hours or more earlier than inspection date without proper date labels. Gave PIC Just Date It poster. Advised to put accurate date labels on all TCS foods.