LA TINAJITA CAFE
13690 SW 142 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
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. Observed in reach in cooler, cooked pork (50F – Cold Holding); as per operator since last night. Operator removed to discard.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in reach in cooler of kitchen cleaned and cut onions stored in to go bag. Observed at front counter beverage cooler, cut pieces of bread stored in to go bag.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter, milk (51F – Cold Holding); as per operator for 1 hour. Operator placed onto ice bath to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station at front counter a paint brush used.
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed for egg and steak platter orders. Provided operator with correctly worded poster, operator printed and posted sign. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed at entrance of kitchen plastic bottles of water and juice stored on floor. Operator removed and stored on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with grease build up.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at storage shelf a container of lentils. Observed at front counter a container of sugar.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at front counter a container of sugar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:13 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.