Inspection Report

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LA TINAJITA CAFE

13690 SW 142 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 18, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3338913
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8358172
DBPR license2330507

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High 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 pork stored with fruits purée located in the chest freezer. Corrected on site. Observed raw shell eggs stored above breads located in the 3 door reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray cans of paint stored above flour bin,by storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-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 for Nivia G, Gladys M, Alejandro C, Evelyn C as per operator all working at the establishment for more than two months **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at approximately 84F after running more than 5 minutes throughout establishment. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic drinking bottled water stored on the floor of kitchen passageway. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest unit,back wall. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the prep counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic25-17-4

Basic – Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed box containing togo food containers stored on the floor,frontline. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 1:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.