Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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MI TIERRA TEX-MEX RESTAURANT

223 N WABASH AVE · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33815

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 6, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2832873
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6696516
DBPR license6308268

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 6, 2019 11:53 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 7, 2019 9:49 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority03A-02-4

High 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**

Warning
#6High Priority35A-05-4

High 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**

Warning
#7High Priority01B-02-4

High 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**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-20-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed on interior white shield. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cookline. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic23-06-4

Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed food debris on spice shelf above flip top unit. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment on kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – 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**

Warning
#4Basic22-19-4

Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Operator cleaned interior of microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:33 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.