MI TIERRA LATINA
6802 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 9/9/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach-in cooler at front service counter.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish and seafood mix thawed at dry food storage shelf. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple cooking utensils stored in water at 87 F on cook line. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked pork and peeled plantain in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at front service counter - Cold Holding: pulled pork 49 F, sliced ham 51 F, sliced white American cheese 46 F. Operator moved items to reach-in freezer. Re temped: sliced cheese 39 F, sliced ham 39 F. Pulled pork stays in reach-in cooler and temped 49 F. Operator moved pulled pork to reach-in freezer. A container of pulled pork (58F - Cold Holding) and cooked yellow rice (52F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table at cook line. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. A container of seafood mix 46 F stored at dry food storage shelf. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple bottles of degreaser, glass cleaners and other cleaning chemicals stored on top shelf over bottled drinks, flour and rice in dry food storage room. Repeat Violation
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee rinsed hands in three compartments sink with no soap.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food container stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine. Provided. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Cooked rice, cooked beef and various cooked food in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over cooked rice and cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Raw shell eggs stored over cut plant food in walk-in cooler. Raw pork stored over bottled milk in walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled soiled food containers, then returned to cut vegetables without change gloves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed employee handled soiled food containers in three compartment sink , then returned to cut potato with the same gloves. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in handwash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Observed food debris and a plastic container stored in handwash sink at kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 4 employees working at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: 6 employees working at time of inspection with no food manager present. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: 5 employees working at time of callback inspection. **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. Cooked yellow rice, cooked pork belly and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/15/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
1
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over cooked rice and cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled soiled food containers, then returned to cut vegetables without change gloves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at front service counter - Reach-in cooler on cook line - Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Reach-in cooler at front service counter - sliced cheese 43 F, no other time/temperature control for safety food. Reach-in cooler on cook line - Cold holding: cooked yellow rice 47 F, fresh salsa 45 F, raw steak 45 F, raw chicken 44-47 F. Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand washing detergents and degreasers stored on top storage shelf over the canned drinks, rice and flours in food dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Some chemical bottles removed on top shelves. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in handwash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Observed food debris and a plastic container stored in handwash sink at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 4 employees working at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: 6 employees working at time of inspection with no food manager present. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Observed new training books and certificates onsite. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Cooked yellow rice, cooked pork belly and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/15/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
3
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee with no lid stored on ice machine. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple cooking utensils stored in standing water at 82 F on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over cooked rice and cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled soiled food containers, then returned to cut vegetables without change gloves. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at front service counter - Reach-in cooler on cook line - Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand washing detergents and degreasers stored on top storage shelf over the canned drinks, rice and flours in food dry storage. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in handwash sink in kitchen. 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 4 employees working at time of inspection. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2 handwash sinks in kitchen. Operator provided signs and paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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. Cooked yellow rice, cooked pork belly and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Also No soap. **Time Extended**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken soup (cooked and cooling from last night at 8pm, 58F at 9:45am - Cooling); beef soup (cooked and cooling from last night at 8pm, 60F at 9:45am - Cooling); cooked pork belly (cooked and cooling from last night at 8pm, 50F at 9:45am - Cooling Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Walk-in cooler: Beef tripe soup (cooked and cooling from last night at 8pm, 44-56 F at 11:05am - Cooling); cooked yellow rice (cooked and cooling from last night at 8pm, 52F at 11:05am - Cooling) 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Beef tripe soup, cooked yellow rice. Admin Complaint
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large deep pots of soups. Pork belly stacked up high and deep in 1 container. Provided proper cooling procedures handout to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Large deep pot of soup cooling in walk-in cooler, operator placed chill stick in the soup over night. Cooked yellow rice deeper then 4 inches and covered in food container. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/28/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of beef soup and a case of bottled water stored on floor at cook line. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped 83 F. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen. Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Warning
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Operator remade solution, tested 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken soup (cooked and cooling from last night at 8pm, 58F at 9:45am - Cooling); beef soup (cooked and cooling from last night at 8pm, 60F at 9:45am - Cooling); cooked pork belly (cooked and cooling from last night at 8pm, 50F at 9:45am - Cooling Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes, then scooped ice in ice machine and make drink for customers without washing hands. Discussed with operator about proper handwash procedures. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 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. Large pot of beef soup (112F - Hot Holding) at kitchen. Operator reheated at time of inspection, re temped: 198 F. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. 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 by email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large deep pots of soups. Pork belly stacked up high and deep in 1 container. Provided proper cooling procedures handout to operator. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed accumulation of food debris in handwash sink at kitchen. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/28/2023 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).