MI TIERRA LATINA
6802 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33634
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Operator remade solution, tested 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken soup (cooked and cooling from last night at 8pm, 58F at 9:45am – Cooling); beef soup (cooked and cooling from last night at 8pm, 60F at 9:45am – Cooling); cooked pork belly (cooked and cooling from last night at 8pm, 50F at 9:45am – Cooling **Warning**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes, then scooped ice in ice machine and make drink for customers without washing hands. Discussed with operator about proper handwash procedures. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Large pot of beef soup (112F – Hot Holding) at kitchen. Operator reheated at time of inspection, re temped: 198 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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 by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large deep pots of soups. Pork belly stacked up high and deep in 1 container. Provided proper cooling procedures handout to operator. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed accumulation of food debris in handwash sink at kitchen. **Warning**
Basic 5
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Pot of beef soup and a case of bottled water stored on floor at cook line. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped 83 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen. **Warning**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:53 PM.
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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.