MI TIERRA LATINA
6802 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33634
Inspection Summary
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
12A-09-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled soiled food containers, then returned to cut vegetables without change gloves. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at front service counter – Reach-in cooler on cook line – **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Reach-in cooler at front service counter – sliced cheese 43 F, no other time/temperature control for safety food. Reach-in cooler on cook line – Cold holding: cooked yellow rice 47 F, fresh salsa 45 F, raw steak 45 F, raw chicken 44-47 F. **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand washing detergents and degreasers stored on top storage shelf over the canned drinks, rice and flours in food dry storage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Some chemical bottles removed on top shelves. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Observed food debris and a plastic container stored in handwash sink at kitchen. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 4 employees working at time of inspection. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: 6 employees working at time of inspection with no food manager present. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Observed new training books and certificates onsite. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked yellow rice, cooked pork belly and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended**
41-17-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended**
Basic 1
08B-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over cooked rice and cooked pork in walk-in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:13 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.