LA TINAJITA CAFE
13690 SW 142 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade paper towel used as a liner for sliced ham in top reach in cooler prep table across from cook line.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over french fries in white standing reach in freezer across from dry storage in kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection. Also observed raw beef stored over cooked pork in standing reach in cooler across from dry storage area. Operator properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham and cheese sandwich (50F – Cooling); Cuban sandwich (50F – Cooling ) at reach in cooler across from cook line . As per operator sandwiches were made more than four hours ago. Advised operator to discard the sandwiches.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg whites (68F – Cold Holding) on prep table across from cook line. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved egg whites to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed ham and cheese sandwich (50F – Cooling); Cuban sandwich (50F – Cooling ) at reach in cooler across from cook line . As per operator sandwiches were made more than four hours ago. Advised operator to discard the sandwiches. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (92F – Hot Holding) at prep table across from cook line in kitchen area. Operator began reheating during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed scoop inside container of sugar soiled at dry storage area. Operator moved scoop to dishwashing area to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of sugar at front counter.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at wooden cutting board at front counter.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cup and phone on top of container of sugar at front counter next to coffee station. Operator removed items and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle in kitchen area.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle in container of dry beans in dry storage area. Operator removed utensil.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board at prep table across from cook line at kitchen area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at front counter front counter.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (frozen) and raw pork (frozen ) thawing at room temperature. Operator began running under cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at front entrance to kitchen area.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:39 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 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.