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TORTILLA HOUSE

1007 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3501746
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8888036
DBPR license2338166

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority8 Intermediate4 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 2

#5High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce inside thank you bag at reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (62F – Cold Holding) on top of prep table, as per employee for approximately 30 minutes prior. Advised employee on correct procedures. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 8

#7Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic jar inside handwashing sink, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Marlen person in charge no proof of manager certification and no other certification available at the time of the inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate16-37-1

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate53B-01-5

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**

Warning
#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed 2 employees working at the time of the inspection with no health reporting agreement signed or employee training. **Warning**

Warning
#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. Observed cooked shredded beef and chicken inside reach in cooler no date marked, as per employee for more than 24 hours prior. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed crispy corn tortillas inside reach in freezer not covered. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic03G-54-1

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed establishment conducts ROP of cooked beef, cooked chicken, raw chicken and raw beef not removed from packaged within 48 hours. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.