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EL OTRO TIESTO CAFE

Health inspection records show EL OTRO TIESTO CAFE in MIAMI has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3023 BISCAYNE BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10900137

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles on the floor at kitchen.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler across fryer. Operator arranged products., stored raw chicken under raw beef inside reach. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10813208

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10699167

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the bar. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink with soap and water in the middle compartment. Educated employee how to properly sanitize in the correct order. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen in torn. Observed Mano de pillon in the kitchen cracked with old food debris stored inside. Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked containers in the kitchen. Observed panko container with a crack lid. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 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 handle touching the sugar. Operator removed. Observed ice scoop touching ice in the bar. Operator stored properly. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In the warewashing area. Warning
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket stored on top of the prep table. Operator placed properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm), stored in the kitchen rack, employee remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and rice containers out of their original packaging with no name label. Warning
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Sandra as manager with no manager certificate. 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/ Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation with manager on duty. Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/19/2024

Inspection Date: 10/18/2024

Inspection Date: 1/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8338353

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk in cooler and freezer.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer above vent.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door. Chef removed and placed in hot water to store. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table, chef removed and placed on bottom chef. Corrected On-Site