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TIERRA MEXICAN GRILL CANTINA BAR

Based on 5 health inspections, TIERRA MEXICAN GRILL CANTINA BAR in DAVIE has earned a 3.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

7750 NOVA DRIVE A1

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13522687

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10941851

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in mop sink area CO2 tank not secured. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on floor near walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine in kitchen. Operator removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives in between prep table and steam table on cook line. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cook line in standing water at 82F. Operator disposed of water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at the bar. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw steak stored over ready-to-eat vegetables in lowboy cooler on cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46F - Cold Holding); beef croquettes (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp croquettes (46F - Cold Holding); chicken taco (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw fish (44F - Cold Holding). Being held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Monitored unit for 1.5 hours with no changes in temperature. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46F - Cold Holding); beef croquettes (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp croquettes (46F - Cold Holding); chicken taco (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw fish (44F - Cold Holding). Being held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Monitored unit for 1.5 hours with no changes in temperature. See Stop Sale Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at bar with a sponge and other dishwashing supplies in the sink. Advised operator to only using handwashing sink to wash hands. Operator removed dishwashing supplies. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test kit at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

Inspection Date: 3/21/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior left and right side with accumulation of black/green mold-like substance
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured Mop storage area
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of limes stored on kitchen floor. Bag of onions on walk-in cooler floor
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine the handle in contact with ice.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in standing water temperature 97F on top of convection oven.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken breasts 27F defrosting on counter at room temperature in kitchen.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken breast not commercially packaged stored over bags of plantains in low boy freezer located by cook line.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a container of raw fish stored on top of lemons in walk-in cooler.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container and scoop stored in the hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to three compartment sink.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 7/22/2024

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Inspection Date: 1/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8573146

  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.