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TIERRA MEXICAN GRILL CANTINA BAR

7750 NOVA DR A1 · DAVIE · Broward County · FL 33324

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3771381
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13894452
DBPR license1621905

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#3High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 15 small flying insects at the bar landing on the walls, bar and clean dishes. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects in the storage area for the soda dispenser landing on boxes of soda syrups and walls. Operator used an electric fly swatter to dispose of all the live flying insects and cleaned/sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef not in its commercial packaging stored over ready to eat French fries in the reach in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw steaks in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no test kit for quaternary or chlorine sanitizer.

#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no Food Handlers Certificates for any employees.

Basic 2

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal belongings stored over the boxes of soda syrups. Operator stored employee items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the bar.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 5, 2026 8:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.