TIERRA MEXICAN GRILL CANTINA BAR
7750 NOVA DRIVE A1 · DAVIE · Broward County · FL 33324
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw steak stored over ready-to-eat vegetables in lowboy cooler on cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding); raw pork (46F – Cold Holding); beef croquettes (46F – Cold Holding); shrimp croquettes (46F – Cold Holding); chicken taco (48F – Cold Holding); cheese (46F – Cold Holding); cooked octopus (46F – Cold Holding); raw beef (46F – Cold Holding); raw fish (44F – Cold Holding). Being held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Monitored unit for 1.5 hours with no changes in temperature. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding); raw pork (46F – Cold Holding); beef croquettes (46F – Cold Holding); shrimp croquettes (46F – Cold Holding); chicken taco (48F – Cold Holding); cheese (46F – Cold Holding); cooked octopus (46F – Cold Holding); raw beef (46F – Cold Holding); raw fish (44F – Cold Holding). Being held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Monitored unit for 1.5 hours with no changes in temperature. See Stop Sale **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at bar with a sponge and other dishwashing supplies in the sink. Advised operator to only using handwashing sink to wash hands. Operator removed dishwashing supplies. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test kit at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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/ **Warning**
Basic 6
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in mop sink area CO2 tank not secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on floor near walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine in kitchen. Operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives in between prep table and steam table on cook line. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cook line in standing water at 82F. Operator disposed of water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at the bar. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:59 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.