Jefferson County Department of Health

MINGS GARDEN

1046 MAIN ST GARDENDALE 35071

4/2/20263/23/20269/23/20258/12/2025

94 Score
Smoke Free	Y
Inspection Type	Regular
Inspected Date	4/2/2026

Deducted	Remarks
1	4-501.11(B) Maintain components such as equipment doors, gaskets, etc., in good condition.// Damaged gaskets on WI cooler door.
1	5-205.15(B) Repair condensate leak in refrigeration units.// Condensate issue in WI freezer.
1	3-501.15 (B) Loosely cover or uncover food until cooled.// Noodles cooling in bottom of make table with lid; tempera chicken cooling in RI cooler with lid.
1	4-903.11 Store single-service and single-use articles covered, inverted, or in the original protective package.// To-go plates stored above make line, not inverted or covered.
1	3-304.12 Store utensils left inside ice machines and closable containers of non-TCS foods with handles above the top of the food or ice.// Handle of scoop for flour touching the flour.
1	3-307.11 Store raw animal foods with higher required cooking temperatures below those with lower required cooking temperatures. (preventive)// Raw chicken stored above steak in WI cooler.

68 Score
Smoke Free	Y
Inspection Type	Regular
Inspected Date	3/23/2026

Deducted

Critical

Remarks

Yes

2-301.14 Wash hands for at least 15 seconds after any potential contamination (i.e. handling soiled utensils, after using toilet room, before donning gloves, etc.).// PIC used gloved hands to close dumpster lid and did not removed contaminated gloves and wash hand before continuing to work in kitchen.

Yes

3-501.16 (A)(2) Maintain TCS food at 41 F or below.// Cut cabbage left out at room temperature at 68F. COS-PIC discarded.

3-307.11 Store raw animal products below and away from produce and ready to eat foods. (preventive)// Raw shrimp stored above cooked dish. 3-305.11 Store food at least 6 inches above the floor.// Soy sauce bucket stored directly on floor in WI freezer. 3-302.11 Store food wrapped, in packages or in covered containers to prevent contamination.// Tub of won tons in storage uncovered above RI unit

3-304.12 Provide a utensil with a handle for serving or dispensing food or ice.// To-go container without handle used to dispense rice from rice cooker; plate with no handle using to dispense raw meats from make table. 3-304.12 Store utensils left inside ice machines and closable containers of non-TCS foods with handles above the top of the food or ice.// Handle of scoop for flour touching the flour.

Yes

3-304.11 Prevent the contact of food with non-food contact surfaces, or, with food contact surfaces that are not properly cleaned and sanitized. (ice bins, bev. nozzles or other equipment in continuous use)// Wontons stored in tub lined with cardboard. COS- PIC discarded food.

4-501.11(B) Maintain components such as equipment doors, gaskets, etc., in good condition.// Damaged gaskets on WI cooler and freezer. 4-204.112 Provide appropriate, readily accessible thermometers for all make tables, coolers and hot holding units.// RI cooler does not have an ambient thermometer.

3-304.14 Change dry wiping cloths when visibly soiled.// Extremely soiled dry wiping cloth stored in front of cooking dishes at grill.

4-903.11 Store clean equipment and utensils at least 6 inches above the floor.// Pan stored underneath make line on top material for egg cartons, directly on the floor.

4-903.11 Store single-service and single-use articles covered, inverted, or in the original protective package.// Single service to-go containers stored above make line not inverted or covered.

5-205.15(B) Repair condensate leak in refrigeration units.// Condensate issue in WI freezer.

90 Score
Smoke Free	Y
Inspection Type	Regular
Inspected Date	9/23/2025

Deducted	Remarks
1	5-501.17 Provide a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins in a toilet room used by females. 5-501.16; 6-301.20 Provide a waste receptacle at handwashing sinks that are supplied with paper towels.
5	7-102.11 Label all toxic items not in original containers with the common name of the product (Pf).// Unknown liquid in chemical spray bottle not labeled. PIC COS by labeling with its common name.
2	6-501.12 Clean facilities (floors, walls, ceilings, ceiling/wall vent covers, fixtures, etc.) as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness.// (1) Old grease buildup on floors underneath grill. (2) Stained walls and ceilings throughout.
1	3-302.11 Store food wrapped, in packages or in covered containers to prevent contamination. // Pitchers of sweet and sour sauce uncovered underneath make table. PIC COS by covering with plastic wrap.
1	4-903.11 Store clean equipment and utensils covered or inverted.// Plates throughout turned upright.

83 Score
Smoke Free	Y
Inspection Type	Regular
Inspected Date	8/12/2025

Deducted	Remarks
5	3-304.11 Prevent the contact of food with non-food contact surfaces, or, with food contact surfaces that are not properly cleaned and sanitized. (ice bins, bev. nozzles or other equipment in continuous use)// Black residue in interior of ice machine chute.
1	4-901.11 Allow utensils to air dry before stacking.// Cups near soda wet stacked. 4-903.11 Store clean equipment and utensils covered or inverted.// Plates throughout establishment turned upright.
2	6-501.12 Clean facilities (floors, walls, ceilings, ceiling/wall vent covers, fixtures, etc.) as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness.// Old grease buildup on floors underneath grill.
1	4-601.11(C) Keep nonfood contact surfaces of equipment (interiors of refrigeration units and cooking equipment, exteriors of equipment, storage shelves, etc.) free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. // Heavy ice buildup in WI freezer.
1	3-304.14. 4-501.114 Provide chlorine solution at 50 to 200 ppm for storing cloths used to wipe counters and equipment.// Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm. PIC COS.
1	6-305.11 Provide lockers or other suitable facilities for storage of employees’ personal belongings. 7-209.11 Store personal care and other non-toxic items away from food, utensils, equipment, linens and single service/single use articles. // Employee personal cellphone, keys, and fingernail clipper stored above make table cooler.
1	3-307.11 Store raw shell eggs below and away from ready to eat food. (preventive)// Raw shells eggs stored above uncovered green onions. PIC COS by moving to the bottom 3-302.11 Store food wrapped, in packages or in covered containers to prevent contamination. // Cooked egg rolls stored underneath pipe in WI cooler uncovered.
4	4-204.115 Repair temperature gauge for wash and sanitizing rinse on dish machine. // Dish machine temperature gauge shattered and not working properly.
1	3-302.12 Label all food or ingredients that are not in the original package with the common name of the food (Except for unmistakably recognized food such as dry pasta) //Dry seasonings at grill area not labeled.