TINKER LATIN RESTAURANT TIOGA
140 SW 128 ST BLDG 5 STE D · NEWBERRY · Alachua County · FL 32669
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. No chlorine sanitizer appears to be running into the machine. Machine has no data plate, but has a label indicating sanitizer should be ran into the machine. Inspector instructed manager to discontinue the use of the dishwasher machine for sanitization and utilize the three-compartment sink to sanitize dishes until the dishwasher machine is repaired. Inspector also instructed manager to use the three-compartment sink to sanitize all dishes that have been sanitized using the dishwasher machine today. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner and several bottles containing degreaser stored on shelf directly beside box containing pan liners. Employee removed all chemicals from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade rusted. Employee stated they do not use the can opener and would remove it from the kitchen.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cookline completely blocked by trash can in tight-fitting space. Employee removed trash can from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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/ Inspector observed four employees working with food without a certified food manager present.
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use cup without handle stored down inside container of rice in rear storage area.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In-use co2 tank not secured.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup sitting directly on green cutting board in back of kitchen. Inspector had employee move the cutting board to the three-compartment sink.
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 prep table beside cutting board in back of kitchen. Employee removed the phone from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of frying oil stored directly on floor below handwash sink near cookline.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on gaskets on freezer doors in bar area.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle buried down inside ice in ice machine.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three sets of tongs stored on oven door handles at cookline. Employee removed tongs from oven door handles during this inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several pans on clean dish rack with remnants of old labels still attached. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:09 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.