DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

MI TIERRA LATINA

6802 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8883827

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A large container of corn and peeled yuca stored on floor under prep table. Operator moved to shelves. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Ice scoop handle touched ice cubes in ice machine. Operator moved handle up. In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. In-use utensils stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped 73 F. Operator discarded water and placed utensils to clean in three-compartments sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as sandwich press grill cover.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and raw beef stored over cooked tamales in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled raw meat, then handled cooked food at cook line without replace gloves and wash hands. Discussed with operator.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals stored on top shelf over dry food items in dry food storage room. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooked pots and pans stored in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed items from handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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, beef soup and various cooked food in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three-compartments sink.

Inspection Date: 9/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8732422

  • 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

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8633420

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 3/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8632438

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 3/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8512223

  • 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

Inspection Date: 9/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8511718

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 9/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353833

  • 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