MI TIERRA TEX-MEX RESTAURANT
223 N WABASH AVE · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33815
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3-door upright homemade green salsa 60°f, homemade red salsa 60°. Left overnight 10 hrs plus. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: 1-live roach behind flip top unit, 7-live roaches on spice rack above flip top unit 1-live roach behind framed art on kitchen wall **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3-door upright homemade green salsa 60°f, homemade red salsa 60°. Left overnight 10 hrs plus. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed on interior white shield. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cookline. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 4
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed food debris on spice shelf above flip top unit. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment on kitchen. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed under 3-compartment sink, behind flip top unit, and behind portable beer cooler at front counter. **Warning**
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Operator cleaned interior of microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:33 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.