MI TIERRA
4135 DR MLK BLVD UNIT A-44, Fort Myers FL 33916 · (786) 317-4746
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near cook line; shredded mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator shredded mozzarella stored in reach in cooler for one hour. Operator removed shredded mozzarella to reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding unit; cooked rice (126F - Hot Holding). Per operator cooked rice stored in hot holding unit for one hour. Operator increased hot holding temperature.
Employee wearing bracelets other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Front service windows cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
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Single-service drinking cups not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Operator stored inverted.
Mar 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added a smoker for turkey legs at the back side of another establishment.
Bucket with no handle used to dispense ice. Operator removed the bucket.
Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor near cook line.
Single-service forks not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored inverted.
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored over prep area. Operator removed the medicine container to proper storage.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Water battles case stored on floor at dry storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled sugar container.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell eggs use clean utensils to plate item without washing hands or changing gloves. Discussed proper hand washing and gloves use with Operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wet wiping cloths in hand washing sink. Operator removed items.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on counter of cook's line. Operator stated they have been out for half an hour. Operator put eggs back into reach in cooler. Emailed DBPR Form HR 5022-090 61C-4.010, FAC and DBPR Form 5022-100 to Operator. Explained process and time marking with Operator.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of Jasmine rice stored on floor o kitchen. Operator moved to shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing in standing water inside prep sink. Operator turned on running water over pork.
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet and watch while preparing food.
Aug 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer at 200ppm. Operator remade and tested at 100ppm chlorine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet and watch while preparing food.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink. Property manager was on sight and stated they will install one this week.
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat pulled pork. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has buildup of food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt in unmarked plastic container on prep table across from stove.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided form DBPR HR 5030-105 via email to Operator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.