Inspection Report

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MI TIERRA MEXICAN FOOD INC

856 E MYERS BLVD · MASCOTTE · Lake County · FL 34753

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3459422
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8764306
DBPR license4508555

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over cooked shrimp ceviche in upright reach in cooler. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee on cook line did not remove gloves prior to washing hands. Educated operator, he educated employee who then removed gloves and properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bleach stored next to lemon juice in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb beside mop sink.

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -no date marking throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -bottle of water on cutting board next to slices. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone next to vegetables in kitchen

#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -side of fryer

#5Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -handle touching shrimp ceviche.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryers/grill in kitchen

#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -multiple items throughout the establishment.

#8Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. -2 basket fryers and rubber spatula. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.