MI TIERRA LATINA 2
8206 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813-382-8917
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator cutting washed cabbage with barehands
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans blocking hand wash sinks in kitchen at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks in kitchen at time of inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods in walk in cooler not labeled at time of inspection.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a Togo style plastic bowl in bulk dry rice at time of inspection
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at time of inspection.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by triple sink blocked with food preparation containers and utensils at time of inspection. Employee moved during inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food prepared on site not marked with date at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored in server area filled with purple liquid.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cooks line stored in pan in standing water at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled at time of inspection.
Apr 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed cucumbers in walk-in-cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored over raw beef on cooksline tall reach-in-cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink near 3 compartment sink blocked by large cooking pots
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 7 operators working at time of inspection and no Certified Food Manager on site Maria Isabel Cruz Person In Charge
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cooksline
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near 3 compartment sink and cooksline
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in-cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in large white containers in prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling in back kitchen area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of onions on floor in walk-in-cooler
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed operator use drink cup to scoop ice for drink inside large bin
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooksline standing water at 81 F
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink on cooksline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in large white containers in prep area.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator using bare hands fixing sliced carrot salad in front kitchen area
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 working and no Certified Food Manager working
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooking area hand sink
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near ice machine
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food in walk-in-cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink near ice machine and Cooking area hand sink
Open dumpster lid.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Underneath prep table in kitchen
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over raw pork and Diced onions
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back kitchen area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food in walk-in-cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of cooking oil on floor in back kitchen area
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside large ice machine
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish and frozen pork sitting out at room temperature thawing out. Operator placed inside walk-in-cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white containers
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator cutting washed cabbage with barehands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut onions in glass reach-in-cooler on cooksline
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Stella Castano Manager
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.