Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MI TIERRA LATINA

6802 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33634

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3500542
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8883827
DBPR license3912372

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and raw beef stored over cooked tamales in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled raw meat, then handled cooked food at cook line without replace gloves and wash hands. Discussed with operator.

#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals stored on top shelf over dry food items in dry food storage room. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooked pots and pans stored in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, beef soup and various cooked food in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three-compartments sink.

Basic 3

#1Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A large container of corn and peeled yuca stored on floor under prep table. Operator moved to shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle touched ice cubes in ice machine. Operator moved handle up. In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. In-use utensils stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped 73 F. Operator discarded water and placed utensils to clean in three-compartments sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as sandwich press grill cover.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 11:53 AM.

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
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.