EL OTRO TIESTO CAFE
3023 BISCAYNE BLVD, Miami FL 33137
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JAN 24
OCT 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to washing area. Operator provided.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed Standing water at washing area.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Operator provided.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelf under prep table at kitchen.
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Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar stored in a plastic container without label at storage area.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler across fryer. Operator arranged products., stored raw chicken under raw beef inside reach.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles on the floor at kitchen.
Jun 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Sandra as manager with no manager certificate.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation with manager on duty.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the bar.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink with soap and water in the middle compartment. Educated employee how to properly sanitize in the correct order.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen in torn. Observed Mano de pillon in the kitchen cracked with old food debris stored inside.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked containers in the kitchen. Observed panko container with a crack lid.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the sugar. Operator removed. Observed ice scoop touching ice in the bar. Operator stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In the warewashing area.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket stored on top of the prep table. Operator placed properly.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm), stored in the kitchen rack, employee remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and rice containers out of their original packaging with no name label.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor.
Oct 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed red beans (53F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (52F - Cold Holding); whole cheese (53F - Cold Holding); butter (52F - Cold Holding) heavy cream (51F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 4 hrs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red beans (53F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (52F - Cold Holding); whole cheese (53F - Cold Holding); butter (52F - Cold Holding) heavy cream (51F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 4 hrs.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk in cooler and freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer above vent.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door. Chef removed and placed in hot water to store.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table, chef removed and placed on bottom chef.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.