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TINKER LATIN RESTAURANT TIOGA

Health inspection records show TINKER LATIN RESTAURANT TIOGA in NEWBERRY has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.5/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

140 SW 128 ST BLDG 5 STE D, NEWBERRY 32669

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13510698

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13498798

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. No chlorine sanitizer appears to be running into the machine. Machine has no data plate, but has a label indicating sanitizer should be ran into the machine. Inspector instructed manager to discontinue the use of the dishwasher machine for sanitization and utilize the three-compartment sink to sanitize dishes until the dishwasher machine is repaired. Inspector also instructed manager to use the three-compartment sink to sanitize all dishes that have been sanitized using the dishwasher machine today. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Dish machine is not set up. Dish machine appears to have been worked on, but sanitizer line is missing. Manager stated they are still working on repairing the dish machine. Time extended. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10909814

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use cup without handle stored down inside container of rice in rear storage area.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In-use co2 tank not secured.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup sitting directly on green cutting board in back of kitchen. Inspector had employee move the cutting board to the three-compartment sink.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table beside cutting board in back of kitchen. Employee removed the phone from the shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of frying oil stored directly on floor below handwash sink near cookline.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on gaskets on freezer doors in bar area.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle buried down inside ice in ice machine.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three sets of tongs stored on oven door handles at cookline. Employee removed tongs from oven door handles during this inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several pans on clean dish rack with remnants of old labels still attached. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. No chlorine sanitizer appears to be running into the machine. Machine has no data plate, but has a label indicating sanitizer should be ran into the machine. Inspector instructed manager to discontinue the use of the dishwasher machine for sanitization and utilize the three-compartment sink to sanitize dishes until the dishwasher machine is repaired. Inspector also instructed manager to use the three-compartment sink to sanitize all dishes that have been sanitized using the dishwasher machine today. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner and several bottles containing degreaser stored on shelf directly beside box containing pan liners. Employee removed all chemicals from the shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade rusted. Employee stated they do not use the can opener and would remove it from the kitchen.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cookline completely blocked by trash can in tight-fitting space. Employee removed trash can from the area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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/ Inspector observed four employees working with food without a certified food manager present.

Inspection Date: 2/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10706979

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Three packages of salmon thawed inside Reduced oxygen packaging on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Salmon is fully thawed. Package have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two sets of tongs stored hanging from oven door handle at cookline. Manager removed both from handle during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to sides of four pans on clean dish rack near warewash area. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocado with sticker still attached inside refrigerated make-table at cookline.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On edge of three-compartment sink in back of kitchen: beef (61F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the beef has been thawing at room temperature for approximately two hours. Inspector had employee move the beef into the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Several flats containing raw shell eggs stored directly above beer and box of avocados inside walk-in cooler. Manager removed raw eggs from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three packages of salmon thawed inside Reduced oxygen packaging on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Salmon is fully thawed. Package have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On edge of three-compartment sink in back of kitchen: beef (61F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the beef has been thawing at room temperature for approximately two hours. Inspector had employee move the beef into the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cookline blocked by trash can. Manager moved trash can away from sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10706497

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee's personal keys sitting on top of prep table in kitchen beside microwave and above frying oil. Employee removed keys from prep table during this inspection. 2. Employee purse and backpack sitting on shelf in back of kitchen above cases containing paper straws. Employee rearranged shelves to put personal items on the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf near ware wash area.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to side of two plastic pans on shelf in warewash area.
  • 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serves tilapia ceviche, but does not have proof of parasite destruction. Invoice provided does not have parasite destruction records.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored hanging from edge of sink in bar area directly above bottles of beer. Employee removed glass cleaner from area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Right side of wall inside ice machine soiled with black substance. 2. Left side of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No handwash sign and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. Handwash sign in bar area reads "Handwash Only" and does not instruct employees to wash hands. 2. No towels available at handwash sink in bar area.
  • 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. Two new employees working in kitchen and bar area who have not signed the employee health reporting agreement. Inspector provided a digital copy of the health reporting agreement to manager via email during this inspection.

Inspection Date: 4/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8600942

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several ceiling tiles stained in kitchen near walk-in cooler.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on wall near sink in bar area.