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MI TIERRA BAR AND KITCHEN

13804 SW 56 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10752663

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 95F.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at men's and women's bathroom.
  • 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 ground beef at walk in cooler.
  • 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 Drawers: marinade pork (54- Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator food was placed at reach in cooler 24 hours before the inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Drawers: marinade pork (54- Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator food was placed at reach in cooler 24 hours before the inspection.

Inspection Date: 1/2/2025

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at all hand wash sinks in the restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at all hand wash sinks in the restaurant. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/2/2025

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men and women bathrooms missing self closing mechanism.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored inside container of bread crumbs at storage area. Manager removed item. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean glasses not inverted at bar. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container and cardboard boxes of plantains stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor at front line.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bar utensils stored in standing water. Employee removed items. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sinks at bar, kitchen, dish area and bathrooms. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at dish area. Manager removed cloths and employee began setting up sanitizer solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Observed employee washing dishes at 3 compartment sink and then began handling clean sauce bowls, no hand wash.
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed plastic juice bottle stored inside ice bin at bar.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed plastic juice bottle stored inside ice bin at bar.
  • 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 beef (55F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers. As per manager, product placed inside unit 3 days prior.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (55F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers. As per manager, product placed inside unit 3 days prior. Observed raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers. As per manager, product placed inside unit less than 1 hour prior. Employee took product to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand sink at bar.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at hand sink at bar. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers beef under cooked, no consumer advisory posted. Printed and provided consumer advisory and manager posted on wall at dining area. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8616961

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside rice container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed mugs and glass cups not inverted at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided to operator via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8617062

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior with grease buildup, at cook line. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at all hand wash sinks in the restaurant. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. DW Machine, 0 ppm. Operator fixed DW, Dishwasher sanitizer 100 ppm. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler across from the grill observed sausage (46F - Cold Holding), as per cook for less than 3 hours, employee transferred food to inside the reach in cooler to rapidly cool. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container stored on the hand wash sink at preparation area,employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bar tender rinsing cocktail mixer in the hand wash sink at front counter. Informed manager to instruct employee of were to properly wash dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees working for over 60 days with no proof of training. Jesus, Eliane,Alvaro. Warning
  • 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. Employee Reporting Agreement not completed for employees. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351113

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside rice container. Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed mugs and glass cups not inverted at bar area. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 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 headphones stored on top of plate at bar area. Operator removed headphones. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of plantain and cooked chicken stored on floor at walk in cooler. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle at cook line. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in water at 82F. Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign posted next to ice machine sink and bathrooms. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw calamari thawing at room temperature. Operator placed calamari on walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed beans (84F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per operator for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to reheat to 165F. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw wings stored over cooked chicken at walk in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored over heavy cream at preparation cooler. Warning
  • 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 beef stored over raw shrimp at walk in cooler. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (48F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. Operator removed to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning
  • 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. Provided to operator via email. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed calamari and plastic containers stored inside hand washing sink. Operator removed from hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 Scarlett with no manager certification. Warning
  • 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. Provided to operator via email. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter sink at bar area. Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers beef undercooked, no consumer advisory posted. Printed and provided consumer advisory poster and operator posted in wall at bar. Corrected On-Site Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(1,675 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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