TINTA Y CAFE MIAMI SHORES
9840 NE 2 AVE · MIAMI SHORES · Dade County · FL 33138
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean soup (125F – Hot Holding); mash potatoes (118F – Hot Holding), as per operator less than 2 hours. Manager Reheated; Recheck bean soup (165F – Reheating); mash potatoes (178F – Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 400ppm); manager put more water, Recheck Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 400ppm); manager prepared new solution Recheck Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) by front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
16-37-1Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Observed new employee Juan hired less than 60 days.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter on the prep table near cook line with time but no written plan provided. Provided to manager.
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. Observed Diego Aguirre and Carlos Santamarina expired.
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By ware washing area.
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee purse stored above prep table across three compartment sink.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a box of milk stored on floor under empanadas display front counter. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor by mop sink area.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching flour and sugar. By three compartment sink. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled by front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:25 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.