MI TIERRA LATINA 3
14614 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 8134176442
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025075277 | Aug 12, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $160 |
| 3--2023070538 | Oct 20, 2023 | Apr 1, 2024 | $640 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the cook line.
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/ No certified manager with 5 employees present. Discussed having a manager present with 4 or more employees. Manager came in at the end of inspection.
No paper towels/mechanical hand drying device, paper towels or hand washing sign provided at handwash sink near east the three compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit and prep tables.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage being stored above the prep table.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the interior of the reach in cooler on the cook line being soiled with food debris build up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall being soiled in the kitchen on the cook line.
Oct 13, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line soiled.
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/. Oven added inside back storage room adjacent to restrooms.
Food stored on floor. Cases of bottled water stored in floor in front dry storage room.
Aug 13, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line soiled.
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/. Oven added inside back storage room adjacent to restrooms.
Food stored on floor. Cases of bottled water stored in floor in front dry storage room.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Located in back storage room adjacent to restrooms.
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn cream and medicine stored on shelf over kitchen prep table in back kitchen area. Employee relocated all medicine during time of inspection.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beef soup 55F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, lentil soup 50F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, chicken soup 55F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, beef soup 54F in back storage Reach in cooler stored overnight, tripe soup 74F in back storage Reach in cooler stored overnight.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw steaks stored over cooked plantains and soup in front line Reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef soup 55F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, lentil soup 50F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, chicken soup 55F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, beef soup 54F in back storage Reach in cooler stored overnight, tripe soup 74F in back storage Reach in cooler stored overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef soup 55F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, lentil soup 50F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, chicken soup 55F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, beef soup 54F in back storage Reach in cooler stored overnight, tripe soup 74F in back storage Reach in cooler stored overnight.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beef soup 55F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, lentil soup 50F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, chicken soup 55F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, beef soup 54F in back storage Reach in cooler stored overnight, tripe soup 74F in back storage Reach in cooler stored overnight.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soup bowl inside front line Employee handwash sink. Employee removed bowl during time of inspection.
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/. Oven added inside back storage room adjacent to restrooms.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork belly and cooked stock inside back storage Reach in cooler not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled, located beneath three compartment sink. Operator added label during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Cases of bottled water stored in floor in front dry storage room.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in front line standing water at 90F.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Located in back storage room adjacent to restrooms.
Stored food not covered. Cooked plantains, raw chorizo, raw steaks, raw chicken in front line Reach in cooler not covered.
Dec 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Oct 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Oct 29, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked yellow rice 51F, Cooked yellow rice 51F, Raw skirt steak 48F, Raw chicken 48F, Oil and garlic 48F mixture, Tomato paste 48F, Creole sauce 48F, Beef soup 48F, Tripe soup 48F, Cooked beef 48F, Vegetable soup 50F. Operator stated all foods were stored in Reach in cooler the prior day between 4pm and 6pm. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 53F at 9:15am removed from Reach in cooler at 9:00am. Operator placed milk into Reach in freezer during time of inspection. Cooked yellow rice 51F, Raw skirt steak 48F, Raw chicken 48F, Oil and garlic 48F mixture, Tomato paste 48F, Creole sauce 48F, Beef soup 48F, Tripe soup 48F, Cooked beef 48F, Vegetable soup 50F. Operator stated all foods except milk were stored in Reach in cooler the prior day between 4pm and 6pm. Priority: High Priority
Observed: No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded pork not date marked in Reach in cooler. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle located beneath Employee handwash sink inside kitchen area. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/ equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer used in the rinse sink. Discussed with operator the correct order to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil stored on floor. Operator relocated oil to an approved location during time of inspection. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Located next to mop sink and inside storage room. Operator stored one mop properly during time of inspection. Priority: Basic
Oct 29, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked yellow rice 51F, Cooked yellow rice 51F, Raw skirt steak 48F, Raw chicken 48F, Oil and garlic 48F mixture, Tomato paste 48F, Creole sauce 48F, Beef soup 48F, Tripe soup 48F, Cooked beef 48F, Vegetable soup 50F. Operator stated all foods were stored in Reach in cooler the prior day between 4pm and 6pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 53F at 9:15am removed from Reach in cooler at 9:00am. Operator placed milk into Reach in freezer during time of inspection. Cooked yellow rice 51F, Raw skirt steak 48F, Raw chicken 48F, Oil and garlic 48F mixture, Tomato paste 48F, Creole sauce 48F, Beef soup 48F, Tripe soup 48F, Cooked beef 48F, Vegetable soup 50F. Operator stated all foods except milk were stored in Reach in cooler the prior day between 4pm and 6pm.
No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded pork not date marked in Reach in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle located beneath Employee handwash sink inside kitchen area.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer used in the rinse sink. Discussed with operator the correct order to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil stored on floor. Operator relocated oil to an approved location during time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Located next to mop sink and inside storage room. Operator stored one mop properly during time of inspection.
Oct 20, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 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.
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.
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. Printed for management manager signed and some employees signed. Next unannounced inspection.
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat sauce and veggies reach in cooler back area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook rice 110 f operator reheated to 165 f
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
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.
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. Printed for management manager signed and some employees signed. Next unannounced inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on prep line
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Underneath kitchen equipment cooks line
Food stored on floor.sauce bottles rice bags drink cans in back room by restrooms
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Main prep line cooler bottom shelf
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo containers in boxes on floor back room by restrooms Office has plastic containers in bags on floor.
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.