MI TIERRA LATINA
5761 BENEY RD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On coffee and cooked beans Repeat Violation
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On cart by cook line
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Container for knife is dirty
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open can drink by clean dishes
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in reach in cooler
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in between them
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep reach in cooler
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in prep reach in cooler at front counter and in box freezer Repeat Violation
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed dishes then grabbed tray of food, explained to her and she washed hands Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo on shelf above veggies in upright cooler by meat market area
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 90f beans in warmer off, 90-100f cooked veggies, employee turned warmer and reheated beans to 165f Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet by triple sink
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. A couple missing date
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee, he read and signed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser under grill, operator store it down, it wasn't readable Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On spice, Repeat Violation
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dirty under grill
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above customer food in upright freezer, also one open cup on prep table, discarded by employee Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal gum above food on prep counter
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cutting veggies, put one one Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug on floor, placed on shelf by employee Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine at bar
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in box freezer, meat market area, shelf in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Portioned cups, napkins, and deli paper in box on floor, front counter Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Peeled and cut onions in walk in cooler
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands 7 seconds after washing a dirty dish then grabbed a container with food, explained to her and she washed hands Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in plastic wrap on shelf above raw beef, employee rearranged upright freezer, chicken hearts and gizzards above chorizo and bacon in meat cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 117f tamales and corn, warmer off, employee turned in on **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Missing July
- 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/. 4 people touching food, manager arrived Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. A new cook and 3 cashiers in store, gave Spanish form Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. A couple, front counter, employee labeled them, windex and chlorine Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On spices Repeat Violation
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink on prep table, employee discarded it Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Open foods Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic soda bottles in storage closet Repeat Violation
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One is broken Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in meat market area, mgr write it down and posted it Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan by front counter
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting onion, explained to her Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers, at front counter
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table, discarded by employee Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container with white powder, labeled flour, cook line Corrected On-Site
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw shrimp then grabbed tongs to grab cooked shrimp, explained to her and she washed hands Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak on shelf above cactus leave in display cooler, raw chicken on shelf above hot dogs in upright cooler, employee rearranged Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-24-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken on shelf above raw beef in upright cooler, manager rearranged Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 111f bullion, hot held on shelf, 113f cooked onions,:employee heated them to 165f Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Also faucet by walk in cooler Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine, manager labeled it Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
8
Basic
13
Total
27
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On spice
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food above drinks, employee rearranged Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooking Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug by handsink in kitchen , employee placed it on chair Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One is broken
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle, employee moved them Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in meat market area Corrected On-Site
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting bananas, explained to her
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with to go containers on floor, front counter
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in container, storage shelf Corrected On-Site
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw beef then grabbed plantains to cook, explained to her and she cooked plantains to 155f, and washed hands Corrected On-Site
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed dishes only, explained to him Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak on shelf above raw cactus leaves, employee rearranged Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken on shelf above raw chorizo, employee rearranged Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 88f corn, 90f pork in steamer at 125, employee reheated them to 165f Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet by raw meat cooler, Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hands sink in meat market area Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For employees that don't have training
- 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. 4 employees that handle food don't have training, more than 2 months here
- 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Gave one and posted it Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter, employee stated cleaners, employee labeled them Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 27 total violations (6 high priority, 8 intermediate, 13 basic).