TIFFANYS LATIN RESTAURANT
7400 SW 42 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed equipment is not maintaining right temperature. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed equipment is not maintaining right temperature. No food stored in equipment. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at the sandwich station not longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed cutting board at the sandwich station not longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored in preparation table at the sandwich station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed a cell phone stored in preparation table at the sandwich station. **Time Extended**
- 29-37-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Time Extended**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open bottle of milk not date marked. Operator was advised to date marked the milk after 24 hours in use. Also observed sliced cheese and sliced ham not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Operator was advised to date marked the milk after 24 hours in use. Also observed sliced cheese and sliced ham not date marked. **Time Extended**
- 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 food cooked over 24 hours not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed pork cooked over 24 hours not date marked. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/7/2025
High Priority
9
Intermediate
8
Basic
22
Total
39
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the preparation area. **Warning**
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole ceiling in preparation area. **Warning**
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils stored in dirty rack above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed equipment is not maintaining right temperature. **Warning**
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at the unisex bathroom. **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at the sandwich station not longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open water stored above preparation table. **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 a cell phone stored in preparation table at the sandwich station. **Warning**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease next to the stove. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of oil and Manteca stored in the floor by the 3 compartment sink. Operator placed them at least 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed Ice scoop in dirty container. **Repeat Violation** **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 Spoon handle on top of the sugar at the front counter. **Warning**
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at all reach in cooler units. **Warning**
- 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed personal item on top an onion bag by the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plates by the 3 compartment sink not inverted. **Warning**
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed a spoon stored inside a plastic container not inverted. **Warning**
- 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed Floor cleaner stored on preparation table next to slicer machine. **Warning**
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking under the hand wash sink at the front counter. **Warning**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table at the kitchen. **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a sugar container at the front counter not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **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 employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled food and clear equipment without removing gloves and washing hands. Employee was coached. **Warning**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed garbage bags used to cover food in the reach in freezer. **Warning**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above plantains in the reach in cooler. Operator reorganized the food. **Corrected On-Site** **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 on preparation table. As per operator less than 2 hours.ago. **Warning**
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tomatoes (52 F - Cooling); lettuce (51 F - Cooling)as per operator they cut tomatoes at 7:00 am and at 1:00 am did not reach 41°F. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed tomatoes (52 F - Cooling); lettuce (51 F - Cooling)as per operator they cut tomatoes at 7:00 am and at 1:00 am did not reach 41°F. Stop sale was issued. **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 milk at 127°F at the front counter. Employee reheated the milk to 169°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaner solution stored on preparation table and also on the floor. **Warning**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open bottle of milk not date marked. Operator was advised to date marked the milk after 24 hours in use. Also observed sliced cheese and sliced ham not date marked. **Warning**
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee did not have knowledge how to sanitize utensils. **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink located at the front counter and also at the bathroom. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. **Warning**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Obama metal brush at the coffee station. **Warning**
- 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. Observed Gerika Espinal working over 6 months. **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 food cooked over 24 hours not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 revealed 39 total violations (9 high priority, 8 intermediate, 22 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling fan soiled with black substance in dry storage area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on Reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottle water inside reach in cooler next to back door. Manager removed and discarded bottle of water . **Corrected On-Site**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with red and back beans not labeled next to cook line. Employee labeled product properly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 2 cutting boards soiled with food debris stains and cut marks.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).