MI TIERRA LATINA

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed one employee touch a soil cloth placed over a speaker system, and then handled ready to eat beef empanadas without removing dirty gloves or washing hands. Discussed with employee to always wash hands after a change of task or touching soil surfaces employee use tongs to remove beef empanadas, then washed hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment using a chlorine sanitizer that is not approved for food contact surfaces. Operator purchased a proper chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over two boxes of plantains and raw beef inside walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed one employee at front line cook washing hands at three compartment sink. Discussed with employee to wash hands only at designated hand washing sinks. Employee finished washing hands at hand washing sink. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment are soiled. Interior of ice machine, soiled with food debris and calcium built-up.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located next to three compartment sink. Manager provided paper towels at time of inspection. Missing paper towels, located adjacent to six burner stove top. Corrective Action Taken

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. Missing reporting agreement for Judy and Victoria.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap located adjacent to six burner stove top.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shredded pork, yellow rice, soups, shredded cheese, and other food items are not dated inside walk-in cooler.

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. Expired for Yuli M. on 5/15/2025.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards and establishment with cut marks.

Basic - Food stored on floor. One case of water stored on floor beneath front counter sandwich press. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens and microwaves on front line cook are soiled.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sign cannot be seen as it has been posted on the reach in cooler located behind the handwashing sink. Missing handwashing sign located adjacent to six burner stove top. Employees posted signs to all sinks at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple cooked food items stored in Vigo soup base containers are not covered inside walk-in cooler.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Front line cook wall is soiled.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed a pot of chicken soup at 62f placed in walk in cooler cooler at 5 pm and left over night in walk in cooler did not reach 43f at time of inspection. Observed pot of potato and Yuka Soup Placed in cooler at 5 pm previous day and left over night in walk in cooler temped at 50f did not reach 43f at time of inspection. Warning

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator touching multiple surfaces and continuing to cook without washing hands and changing gloves. Warning

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator touching multiple surfaces and continuing to cook without washing hands and changing gloves. Operator washed hands and changed gloves. Warning

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing Observed operator using improper sanitizer, owner went out and purchased the proper sanitizer Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink being used with improper sanitizer and washing dishes in improper order. Employee was rinsing , washing and sanitizing with improper sanitizer. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat over ready to eat items , operator moved items to the appropriate location. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a pot of chicken soup at 62f placed in walk in cooler cooler over night did not reach 43f . Observed pot of potato and Yuka Soup Placed in cooler over night temped at 50f did not reach 43f. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a pot of chicken soup at 62f placed in walk in cooler cooler over night did not reach 43f . Observed pot of potato and Yuka Soup Placed in cooler over night temped at 50f did not reach 43f.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals being stored above food items in the storage room, discussed with operator the importance of separating chemicals from food items. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Employee did not have knowledge of the big 6 foodborne illnesses , inspector provided an educational packet with the Big Six foodborne illnesses educational information. Warning

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels not easily accessible at hand wash sinks.operator made paper towels accessible. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed peeled potatoes in bucket stored on floor in walk in cooler, discussed with operator. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink across from the stove top no draining, discussed issue with operator Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 4 cases of ribs thawing out in storage room without running water , or refrigeration. Warning

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

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.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals stored on top shelf over dry food items in dry food storage room. Repeat Violation

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

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three-compartments sink.

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

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

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as sandwich press grill cover.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach-in cooler at front service counter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Time Extended

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cooked soups in walk-in cooler. Operator moved raw pork to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners and other chemical stored on top shelf over food items in dry storage room by walk-in cooler.

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.

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.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and various soups in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles with degreaser. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Various soups in walk-in cooler . Operator starts covering items. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Discussed with employee, employee properly washed hands again. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken soup, cooked empanada mixer and other cooked items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple bottles of detergents stored on top storage shelf over food items in dry food storage. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A pan and a container stored in handwash sink on cook one. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

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.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken soup, cooked pork and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards. Reach-in cooler door gaskets torn.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food storage room.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped 76 F, operator discarded water. In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sinks on cook line and restrooms. Provided copy to operator by email.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the fixed cooking equipments soiled. Reach-in cooler door gaskets soiled.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked beef soup, cooked chicken soup and various cooked items in walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 10 gallons of beef tripe soup temped 60 F in a single large and deep container cooling more than 6 hours from last night in walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washed hands with cold water. Discussed proper handwash procedures with operator. Employee washed hands properly at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over unwashed produce and raw beef in walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 10 gallons of beef tripe soup temped 60 F cold holding in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach stored over food items in dry storage.

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed 10 gallons of beef tripe soup temped 60 F in a single large and deep container cooling more than 6 hours from last night in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper cooling procedures with operator, provided handout by email.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked beef and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dry food storage shelves. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin. Labeled. Corrected On-Site

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 bean and chicken noodle soup in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipments on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Broken filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gasket soiled on cook line. Hood filters soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken needle soup in walk-in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dry storage shelves by walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-27: Time Extended