Minina's Cafe
Latest: PASS
October 28, 2025
Address
430 GENEVA AVE
Dorchester, MA 02122
Inspection History
71 inspections
38 failures
License
License #74391
Last inspected: October 28, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 28, 2025
at 7:05 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): No backflow preventer at prep sink provide. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Evidence of mice droppings on floor at basement dry storage area provide current detailed pest control rep...
FAIL
August 5, 2025
at 4:27 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): No backflow preventer at prep sink provide. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Replace cracked floor tiles kitchen and basement | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pe...
FAIL
July 17, 2025
at 5:25 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): No backflow preventer at prep sink provide. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Replace cracked floor tiles kitchen and basement | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pe...
FAIL
June 6, 2025
at 3:35 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Prep table rusty repair or replace. | 590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): No backflow preventer at prep sink provide. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls a...
FAIL
May 16, 2025
at 4:03 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Prep table rusty repair or replace. | 590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): No backflow preventer at prep sink provide. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls a...
PASS
December 5, 2024
at 7:59 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Opening in ceiling due to exhausthood needed repairs repair. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): provide additional service detailed pest control report.
FAIL
November 21, 2024
at 7:45 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge to develop and implement a cleaning schedule. | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Open container of food ...
FAIL
November 14, 2024
at 5:28 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge to develop and implement a cleaning schedule. | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Open container of food ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 31, 2024
at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 7, 2024
at 3:06 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No certifications for ...
FAIL
May 31, 2024
at 4:32 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No certifications for ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2024
at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 11, 2023
at 3:12 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Avocado and onion dish at 51F Must be store at 41F or below. PIC removed. | 590.003/3-601.11-C - Standards of Identity (C): Packaged foods in C...
FAIL
April 4, 2023
at 3:53 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Avocado and onion dish at 51F Must be store at 41F or below. PIC removed. | 590.003/3-601.11-C - Standards of Identity (C): Packaged foods in C...
PASS
March 23, 2023
at 4:41 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw whole eggs stored above cut vegetables and other foods.Must be on botton shelf. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Provide a s...
FAIL
March 10, 2023
at 3:19 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw whole eggs stored above cut vegetables and other foods.Must be on botton shelf. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Provide a s...
PASS
January 31, 2023
at 4:08 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Small and large bulk food containers will need to be labled | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Provide sanitizer buckets for wiping cloths...
FAIL
January 23, 2023
at 3:19 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Small and large bulk food containers will need to be labled | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Provide sanitizer buckets for wiping cloths...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 18, 2023
at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 12, 2022
at 2:41 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Please review with staff to wash hands in hand sink. Hand sink was dry at this time. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Be sure to label bulk food conti...
FAIL
April 5, 2022
at 3:00 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Please review with staff to wash hands in hand sink. Hand sink was dry at this time. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Be sure to label bulk food conti...
PASS
January 31, 2022
at 3:06 PM
15 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken and prok stored on the same shelf and chicken also above pork. PIC will move chicken to the bottom shelf as discussed. | 590.003/3-302.12-C -...
FAIL
January 24, 2022
at 3:15 PM
15 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken and prok stored on the same shelf and chicken also above pork. PIC will move chicken to the bottom shelf as discussed. | 590.003/3-302.12-C -...
PASS
September 9, 2021
at 4:24 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Handwash Sink in food dispensing area is used for rinsing equipment there is soiled cloths and sponges on sink. no soap nor paper towels.- Use handwash sink to wash hands only. Remove cloths and sponges and D...
FAIL
September 1, 2021
at 5:22 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Handwash Sink in food dispensing area is used for rinsing equipment there is soiled cloths and sponges on sink. no soap nor paper towels.- Use handwash sink to wash hands only. Remove cloths and sponges and D...
PASS
June 29, 2021
at 7:21 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Manual warewash sink has a leak in the rinse bay after it's being drained still able to wash rinse and sanitize - Repair as soon as possible
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 22, 2021
at 4:42 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Manual warewash sink has a leak in the rinse bay after it's being drained still able to wash rinse and sanitize - Repair as soon as possible
FAIL
June 8, 2021
at 6:21 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Manual warewash sink has a leak in the rinse bay after it's being drained still able to wash rinse and sanitize - Repair as soon as possible | L1 - : Post a current health permit in f...
FAIL
June 3, 2021
at 6:52 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Sink behind front counter had no soap to wash hands properly When I ask so I could wash my hands the soap was provided- All Food Handlers must wash hands properly. Need a Splash guard to prevent soiled water...
FAIL
May 24, 2021
at 2:58 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Sink behind front counter had no soap to wash hands properly When I ask so I could wash my hands the soap was provided- All Food Handlers must wash hands properly. Need a Splash guard to prevent soiled water...
PASS
July 21, 2020
at 7:18 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Products in refrigeration not stored properly. Raw stored above ready to eat foods poultry above pork/beef. Store foods properly | 590.003/3-501.16-P - ...
FAIL
July 9, 2020
at 4:27 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Products in refrigeration not stored properly. Raw stored above ready to eat foods poultry above pork/beef. Store foods properly | 590.003/3-501.16-P - ...
PASS
November 5, 2019
at 4:16 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Storage shelving for cooking equipment to low 6 to 8" or higher. | 590.006/6-303.11-C - Intensity-Lighting (C): Replace dark bulb at exhausthood to provide adeq...
FAIL
October 29, 2019
at 2:45 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No bodily fluid kit onsite provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge to train staff on frequent cleaning cooking line equipment...
FAIL
October 22, 2019
at 4:42 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No bodily fluid kit onsite provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge to train staff on frequent cleaning cooking line equipment...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 11, 2018
at 4:32 PM
8 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit for sanitizer provide. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Grease at frialator heavily soiled replace. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides inbetween and backspl...
FAIL
April 30, 2018
at 3:32 PM
8 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit for sanitizer provide. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Grease at frialator heavily soiled replace. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides inbetween and backspl...
PASS
December 8, 2017
at 7:31 PM
7 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Ground hamburger with package date 10./3 oderus and brown in color bought from retail store found in refrigerator . PIC voluntarily discarded. | 01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Food found in refrigeration ...
FAIL
December 1, 2017
at 5:30 PM
7 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Ground hamburger with package date 10./3 oderus and brown in color bought from retail store found in refrigerator . PIC voluntarily discarded. | 01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Food found in refrigeration ...
PASS
May 10, 2017
at 3:42 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Pork chops 110F to 120F beef 114F fish110F on steam table. PIC removed. Stated less than 30 mins on steam table .Reheat to 165F. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Macaroni salad 98F on side of steam table. PIC stated sho...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 3, 2017
at 7:22 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Pork chops 110F to 120F beef 114F fish110F on steam table. PIC removed. Stated less than 30 mins on steam table .Reheat to 165F. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Macaroni salad 98F on side of steam table. PIC stated sho...
PASS
November 29, 2016
at 5:29 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: All bulk container without labels .Provide proper labels. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken 110 F and beef 123F on steamer table. Pic remove stated less than hour on table reheated to 165F. | 03...
FAIL
November 21, 2016
at 6:18 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: All bulk container without labels .Provide proper labels. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken 110 F and beef 123F on steamer table. Pic remove stated less than hour on table reheated to 165F. | 03...
PASS
February 5, 2016
at 4:32 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pork 53F cold slaw 54F chicken 53F. PIC voluntarily dicarded all products out of temperature Maintain all cold holding 41F and below. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Two door refrigeration not working pr...
FAIL
January 27, 2016
at 8:27 PM
20 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooking eggs 83F left out at room temperature beside steam counter. Discarded by PIC .Maintain all hot holding 140F and above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pork 53F cold slaw 54F chicken 53F. PIC voluntarily dicarde...
FAIL
January 20, 2016
at 4:26 PM
20 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooking eggs 83F left out at room temperature beside steam counter. Discarded by PIC .Maintain all hot holding 140F and above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Large container with salad and individual take-out coontaine...
PASS
September 17, 2015
at 5:49 PM
6 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Replace soiled grease. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean back splash and inbetween equipment to remove encrusted grease. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Evidence ...
FAIL
September 10, 2015
at 4:38 PM
6 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Replace soiled grease. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean back splash and inbetween equipment to remove encrusted grease. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Evidence ...
PASS
May 6, 2015
at 2:42 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Exhausthood sticker expired post current sticker.
FAIL
April 29, 2015
at 3:56 PM
10 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Observed staff with no hair restraint provide. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace heavily scoreded and grooved cutting boards with new. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: F...