Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

TIERRA MEXICAN GRILL CANTINA BAR

7750 NOVA DRIVE A1 · DAVIE · Broward County · FL 33324

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3485987
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8836167
DBPR license1621905

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High 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 chicken breast not commercially packaged stored over bags of plantains in low boy freezer located by cook line.

#11High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a container of raw fish stored on top of lemons in walk-in cooler.

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container and scoop stored in the hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.

#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.

#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to three compartment sink.

#15Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior left and right side with accumulation of black/green mold-like substance

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured Mop storage area

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of limes stored on kitchen floor. Bag of onions on walk-in cooler floor

#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine the handle in contact with ice.

#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in standing water temperature 97F on top of convection oven.

#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.

#7Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken breasts 27F defrosting on counter at room temperature in kitchen.

#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 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.