TIA CACHA CAFE
7241 SW 24 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets soiled for reach incooler located at front.
- 08B-58-5:Basic - Employee allowed drink pitcher or coffee pot to touch lip-contact area of cup when refilling customer's beverage. Observed at front counter.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed at reach in cooler at kitchen personal food container together with restaurant food.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees at front changing gloves without handwashing.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Slicer soiled.
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a hole by the back door ( parking lot)
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook placed utensils on the stove. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at kitchen.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled at kitchen.
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves above stove. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves above stove. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at back of the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at back of the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 containers of oil stored on floor at hallway at kitchen. Discussed with operator. Observed bread bag stored on floor at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Observed 3 containers of oil stored on floor at hallway at kitchen. Discussed with operator. Observed bread bag stored on floor at front counter. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole at wall and screen at back storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole at wall and screen at back storage room. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at back storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at back storage area. **Time Extended**
- 24-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed pizza peel stored on top of soiled oven at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Observed pizza peel stored on top of soiled oven at front counter. **Time Extended**
- 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed at back storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed at back storage area. **Time Extended**
- 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic single service trays not inverted at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic single service trays not inverted at front counter. **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and raw bacon thawing at room temperature at storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature at back preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at cook line. As per cook, for 2 hours. Advised cook to place product over ice or inside reach in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored inside reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 50F. As per cook, more than 4 hours. Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 cut ham (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per cook from 2 days prior. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Observed raw shell eggs stored inside reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 50F. As per cook, more than 4 hours. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut ham (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per cook from 2 days prior. Observed milk (55F - Cold Holding)at front counter reach in cooler. As per employee for approximately 10 minutes. Observed cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter. As per owner for approximately 3 hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Observed cut ham at 54F, sliced ham 53F all cold holding at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per cook, more than 4 hours. Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans, cooked yuca and cooked ribs at reach in cooler at back storage area with no date marking. As per cook from 2 days prior. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Observed cooked beans, cooked yuca and cooked ribs at reach in cooler at back storage area with no date marking. As per cook from 3 days prior. **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 training for Ana expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: 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 training for Ana expired. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/11/2024
High Priority
9
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank stored inside storage area at back of the kitchen. Warning
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves above stove. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at back of the kitchen. Warning
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed 3 spatulas stored between 3 compartment sink and wall at kitchen. Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed rice pudding stored inside reach in cooler, not identified. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 containers of oil stored on floor at hallway at kitchen. Discussed with operator. Observed bread bag stored on floor at front counter. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole at wall and screen at back storage room. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at back storage area. Warning
- 24-06-4:Basic - Observed pizza peel stored on top of soiled oven at front counter. Warning
- 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed at back storage area. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic single service trays not inverted at front counter. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and raw bacon thawing at room temperature at storage area. Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracked shell eggs then cut cooked bacon no hand washed. Warning
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel stored on the bottom of cut ham. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 10-01-23. Operator paid license during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauce at reach in cooler at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at kitchen. 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 cut ham (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per cook from 2 days prior. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut ham (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per cook from 2 days prior. Observed milk (55F - Cold Holding)at front counter reach in cooler. As per employee for approximately 10 minutes. Observed cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter. As per owner for approximately 3 hours. Warning
- 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 beef empanada (117F - Hot Holding); chicken empanada (118F - Hot Holding); croqueta (128F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per employee for approximately 1 hour. Provided time as a public health control procedures to operate via email. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical store on shelf with cooking pots and cooking oil at back storage area. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave at storage area, ice machine, juice machine, and pizza trays soiled with old food debris at front counter. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans, cooked yuca and cooked ribs at reach in cooler at back storage area with no date marking. As per cook from 2 days prior. Warning
- 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 training for Ana expired. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2024 revealed 25 total violations (9 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at cook line soiled cardboard over stove. Cook removed the cardboard. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exterior door in the back for storage area.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator placed bucket with utensils over stove. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler outside kitchen( storage area)raw shell eggs stored next to vegetables.
- 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. Sent to operator while conducting the inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).