MI TIERRA LATINA
2105 SW HWY 484 UNIT 1 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34473
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef not in original package stored over yuca fries in reach-in freezer next to dish area.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to shelf with kitchen microwave: shrimp (45F – Cold Holding); clams (45F – Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved items inside of cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table.
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/. No certified food manager with five employees working.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. No proof two employees have been informed of their reporting responsibilities.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan and rice stored in kitchen reach-in cooler next to kitchen entrance to dining room. Employee stated teams prepared the previous morning.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.
Basic 10
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf underneath microwave next to fryers.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Handles for reach-in cooler next to kitchen entrance.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Container of prepped onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops stored on top of kitchen ice machine.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pan stored on clean dish shelf in dish area.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in back storage area.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over portioned sauces in reach-in cooler next to kitchen entrance.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:44 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.