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TINTA Y CAFE MIAMI SHORES

TINTA Y CAFE MIAMI SHORES has 5 health inspections on file for its MIAMI SHORES location, with an overall rating of 1.5/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

9840 NE 2 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10884856

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By ware washing area.
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee purse stored above prep table across three compartment sink.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of milk stored on floor under empanadas display front counter. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor by mop sink area.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching flour and sugar. By three compartment sink. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled by front counter.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean soup (125F - Hot Holding); mash potatoes (118F - Hot Holding), as per operator less than 2 hours. Manager Reheated; Recheck bean soup (165F - Reheating); mash potatoes (178F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 400ppm); manager put more water, Recheck Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 400ppm); manager prepared new solution Recheck Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) by front counter. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 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. Observed new employee Juan hired less than 60 days.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter on the prep table near cook line with time but no written plan provided. Provided to manager.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Diego Aguirre and Carlos Santamarina expired.

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator started clean up the machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at ware washing area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at dishwasher area and preparation area heavily dusty.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean trays not inverted at storage dry condiments area. Operator inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean cups stored inside a plastic container stored on floor. Operator stored correctly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at bathrooms.
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Coached operator to set up three compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods at cook line soiled.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers above three compartment sink.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink area.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar stored inside container at coffee station not labeled and Salt stored inside a container at cook line not labeled. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink near dishwasher area. Operator provided paper towel during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink near dishwasher area.

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container at prep area. 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. Observed employee back pack on prep table at dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at mop sink.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pork stock (53F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per employee for less than 4 hrs. Employee placed products inside cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided to manager via email. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup inside hand sink at front counter. Employee removed the cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit provided for chlorine dishwasher.

Inspection Date: 6/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8603219

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on rice container at preparation area. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink next to coffee grinder at the front counter. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag next to coffee grinder at front counter. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of milk stored on floor at the coffee station. Employee rearranged properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop on sugar container at preparation area. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at coffee station.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at cook line.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

Inspection Date: 1/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8372938

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed cook handling food without a hair restraint.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed a box limes and box of cooking oil being stored in the floor in the storage area by back door. Also 3 white plastic containers with rice, sugar,flour under the 3 sink compartment. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at pre area between prep tables. Manager removed knifes. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed a sugar container next to coffee machine without a label Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. salmon (79F - Hot Holding) According to manager prepared 90 minutes ago. Employee put salmon inside oven to reheat to 165. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Observed establishment is missing chlorine test kit. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(400 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Cafe

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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