MINT LEAF INDIAN CUISINE receives B in Cobb County health inspection

1. 01

   Food separation and protection

   Item 4-1A ↗

   1. Observed several boxes of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above several trays of cooked chicken and ready to eat sauce in WIC in main kitchen.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)

   1. Observed several boxes of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above several trays of cooked chicken and ready to eat sauce in WIC in main kitchen. 2. Observed tofu stored horizontally in front of 2 pans of raw chicken in top compartment of prep top cooler 3 in main kitchen. C/A: All ready to eat foods must be stored above raw foods to prevent cross contamination. Ready to eat foods shall be stored behind raw foods when stored horizontally to prevent cross contamination. COS: All food rearranged and stored properly. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 4-1A ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
2. 02

   Food protection

   Item 4-2A ↗

   Observed several food items stored uncovered in WIC (washed carrots, lettuce, onions, etc.), along counters (spices and seasonings), in prep top coolers (raw fish and shrimp, sauce, vegetables, etc.), in dry storage area (nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, star analise, chiles, bay leaves, etc.) all in main kitchen and inside RIC (sauces in towers) in server area of main kitchen. C/A: Unless actively cooling, all food must be stored covered.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)

   Observed several food items stored uncovered in WIC (washed carrots, lettuce, onions, etc.), along counters (spices and seasonings), in prep top coolers (raw fish and shrimp, sauce, vegetables, etc.), in dry storage area (nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, star analise, chiles, bay leaves, etc.) all in main kitchen and inside RIC (sauces in towers) in server area of main kitchen. C/A: Unless actively cooling, all food must be stored covered. COS: All items covered. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 4-2A ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
3. 03

   Facility maintenance and cleanliness

   Item 17C ↗

   1. Observed thick, black mold-like accumulation along walls behind 3-compartment sink and prep sinks in main kitchen.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)

   1. Observed thick, black mold-like accumulation along walls behind 3-compartment sink and prep sinks in main kitchen. 2. Observed thick, black accumulation of dirt and residue throughout floor in dry storage area in main kitchen. C/A: Clean areas; the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. New Violation. Correct By: 10/09/2026

   Official report · Item 17C ↗
   New violation

   Correct by
   Oct 9, 2026

4. 04

   Pest control

   Item 18 ↗

   Observed gaps and openings along base and top of exit door in main kitchen allowing potential entry of pests. C/A: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.07(2)(m)

   Observed gaps and openings along base and top of exit door in main kitchen allowing potential entry of pests. C/A: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. New Violation. Correct By: 11/05/2026

   Official report · Item 18 ↗
   New violation

   Correct by
   Nov 5, 2026

5. 05

   Pest control

   Item 18 ↗

   Observed dead roaches inside paper towel dispenser near WIC in main kitchen. C/A: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.07(5)(l)

   Observed dead roaches inside paper towel dispenser near WIC in main kitchen. C/A: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. COS: Dead roaches removed, paper towel dispenser cleaned and sanitized, and paper towels replaced. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 18 ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation

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