MI TIERRA RESTAURANT
1068 N WASHINGTON BLVD, Sarasota FL 34236 · (941)330-0196
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2026Warning 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 due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tilapia stored in the walk in cooler bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator discarded the tilapia.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line Swiss cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Sausage (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked yuca (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed bags of ice on all the items.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tilapia stored in the walk in cooler bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator discarded the tilapia.
Stored food not covered. Containers of salsa and pork stored in the walk in cooler not covered. Employee placed covers on the containers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner stored on a shelf next to food and clean equipment in the kitchen. Owner removed the oven cleaner.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water pitcher stored in the hand wash sink in the wait station area. Employee removed the water pitcher.
Stored food not covered. Several containers of food stored in the walk in cooler uncovered. Owner covered the containers of food.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in the walk in cooler soiled.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Bags of rice stored in front of a marked exit in the kitchen. Owner removed the bags of rice.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked corn patties in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner removed the patties.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Owner placed the chicken below the beef.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tomato sauce stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Owner stated the sauce was prepared on 7/22. Owner placed a date mark on the sauce.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water in the hot holding area. Owner removed the utensil to be sanitized.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 28, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed employee reheating rice in the microwave. Employee removed the rice from the microwave and placed it directly in the hot well without taking a temperature. The reheating temperature of the rice was 139F. Employee was informed and placed the rice in a bowl, then covered it and placed it back in the microwave. Employee removed, uncovered, stirred the rice and took a temperature. Temperature 200F for more then 2 minutes.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher stored in the hand washing sink in the front kitchen area. Employee removed the pitcher.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the front kitchen area. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall fan next to the three compartment sink soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Peeled plantains stored in a to go bags in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the plantains from the bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork stored over unwashed tomatoes in the walk in cooler. Owner removed the pork.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner removed the chicken.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw fish then ready to eat cut cabbage intended to be served uncooked without changing gloves and washing their hands. Owner discarded the cabbage. Employee washed their hands and change gloves.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee handled raw fish then ready to eat cut cabbage intended to be served uncooked without changing gloves and washing their hands. Owner discarded the cabbage. Employee washed their hands and changed gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork (60F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature next to the fryer. Owner stated the pork was removed from the walk in cooler 30 minutes ago. Owner placed the pork in the walk in cooler.
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. All employee food handler training expired on 7/5/24.
Mar 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began working and handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and removed the equipment to be sanitized.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ruben Lopez 1/10/19 SERVSAFE only CFM for the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Owner placed paper towels at the hand washing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in the preparation area soiled.
Stored food not covered. Several containers of food not covered in the walk-in cooler. Owner placed covers on all the containers.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Employee handled a lime intended for customer drinks with their bare hands while cutting it. Owner discarded the lime
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee handled a lime intended for customer drinks with their bare hands while cutting it. Owner discarded the lime
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. Provided handouts to the operator. Operator filled out 1 form before the end of the inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both cutting boards on the cook line.
Interior of microwave ovens has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwave ovens in the kitchen. Employee cleaned both microwave ovens.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in cooler in the back preparation area soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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