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MI TIERRA BAR AND KITCHEN

13804 SW 56 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3331855
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8351113
DBPR license2327179

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority6 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#14High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed beans (84F – Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per operator for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to reheat to 165F. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw wings stored over cooked chicken at walk in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored over heavy cream at preparation cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#16High 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 beef stored over raw shrimp at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (48F – Cold Holding) at preparation table. Operator removed to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#19Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed calamari and plastic containers stored inside hand washing sink. Operator removed from hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. 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 Scarlett with no manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter sink at bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers beef undercooked, no consumer advisory posted. Printed and provided consumer advisory poster and operator posted in wall at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 13

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside rice container. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed mugs and glass cups not inverted at bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee headphones stored on top of plate at bar area. Operator removed headphones. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee preparing food with no hair restraint. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of plantain and cooked chicken stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle at cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in water at 82F. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign posted next to ice machine sink and bathrooms. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw calamari thawing at room temperature. Operator placed calamari on walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.