LA TINAJITA CAFE
13690 SW 142 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold like growth on pasta stored in reach in cooler to the right of cook line. Employee discarded during time of inspection.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment with expired license.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over French fries in vertical chest freezer to the right of slicer. Employee removed chicken from freezer during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in reach in cooler to the right of cook line ; shelled eggs ambient (66F – Cold Holding), as per operator less than 4 hours operator placed in reach in cooler for rapid cooling during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler to the right of cook line cooked white rice (61F – Cold Holding), as per employee less than 4 hours. Was placed in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter ham croquettes (112F – Hot Holding); beef empanadas (113F – Hot Holding), as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator placed croquettes and empanadas to be reheated during time of inspection. Observed at steam table cooked black beans (112F – Hot Holding), as per employee less than 2 hours. Operator placed croquettes and empanadas to be reheated during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed in sanitizer bucket to the left of three compartment sink Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); operator corrected concentration of Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
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/ Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation without CFM present. CFM arrived during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink. Employee provided during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Addel M, Evelyn C., Monica O., Lisandro C. engaging in food preperation with expired food handler training. All certificates expired on 09/15/26.
Basic 5
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed kitchen area without drop down ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine at front counter. Employee removed scoop during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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 of scoop submerged in container with sugar. Employee removed scoop during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler across from steam table. Employee removed bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar removed from original container no labeled with common name. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 6, 2026 1:54 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.