TIA CACHA CAFE
7241 SW 24 ST, Miami FL 33155 · (305)265-4999
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 10-01-23. Operator paid license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024032555 | Mar 12, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line. Operator placed eggs inside fridge.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink at cook line a container with utensils stored at hand sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at front counter.
Hermetically sealed container of food not cleaned of visible soil prior to opening. Observed at kitchen.
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Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed beef stew ( not in cooling process) uncovered at reach in cooler at kitchen.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 28 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
9 High priority6 Intermediate13 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication stored above prep area in the kitchen. Employee removed it.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed orange store in dirty surface next to coffee station.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee at the front counter is no sanitizer properly she is rinse utensils after sanitizer.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cheese and ham stored on top of towel paper in reach in cooler in front of steam table.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn stored in reach in freezer behind kitchen area in a plastic bag not food grade.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/25. Operator made the payment during the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler at the front counter. As per operator less than 1 hour.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (115F - Hot Holding)inside the hit box at the front counter. As per employee less than 2 hours.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink behind kitchen area.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee did not know the adequate method of sanitation at time of washing equipment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strip.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush used in the coffee station. Employee discarded it.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at the front counter and in the kitchen area a paper towel dispenser no working properly.
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. Observed Laritza Gonzales, 6 months.Laraza S. Over a year.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container with food in reach in cooler behind kitchen area with no date marked. As per employee food was cooked last Thursday.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine next to coffee station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle inside of the salt bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in lobby area.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed utensil stored on top of dusty pizza oven in front of the steam table.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on top of prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored above prep table in kitchen area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler next to kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer in front of steam table and reach in freezer behind kitchen area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in any of the reach in cooler in establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler next to steam table in front line, reach in cooler and reach in freezer behind kitchen area and reach in cooler next to dry storage. Observed outside of microwave soiled with grease in dry storage.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor at the front counter.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside the reach in cooler behind kitchen area.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees at front changing gloves without handwashing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Slicer soiled.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets soiled for reach incooler located at front.
Employee allowed drink pitcher or coffee pot to touch lip-contact area of cup when refilling customer's beverage. Observed at front counter.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed at reach in cooler at kitchen personal food container together with restaurant food.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled at kitchen.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a hole by the back door ( parking lot)
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook placed utensils on the stove.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at kitchen.
Mar 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut ham (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per cook from 2 days prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut ham (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per cook from 2 days prior. Observed milk (55F - Cold Holding)at front counter reach in cooler. As per employee for approximately 10 minutes. Observed cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter. As per owner for approximately 3 hours.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans, cooked yuca and cooked ribs at reach in cooler at back storage area with no date marking. As per cook from 2 days prior.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training for Ana expired.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves above stove.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at back of the kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed 3 containers of oil stored on floor at hallway at kitchen. Discussed with operator. Observed bread bag stored on floor at front counter.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole at wall and screen at back storage room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at back storage area.
Observed pizza peel stored on top of soiled oven at front counter.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed at back storage area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic single service trays not inverted at front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and raw bacon thawing at room temperature at storage area.
Mar 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority3 Intermediate13 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 cook cracked shell eggs then cut cooked bacon no hand washed.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel stored on the bottom of cut ham.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 10-01-23. Operator paid license during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauce at reach in cooler at kitchen.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut ham (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per cook from 2 days prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut ham (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per cook from 2 days prior. Observed milk (55F - Cold Holding)at front counter reach in cooler. As per employee for approximately 10 minutes. Observed cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter. As per owner for approximately 3 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanada (117F - Hot Holding); chicken empanada (118F - Hot Holding); croqueta (128F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per employee for approximately 1 hour. Provided time as a public health control procedures to operate via email.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical store on shelf with cooking pots and cooking oil at back storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave at storage area, ice machine, juice machine, and pizza trays soiled with old food debris at front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans, cooked yuca and cooked ribs at reach in cooler at back storage area with no date marking. As per cook from 2 days prior.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training for Ana expired.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank stored inside storage area at back of the kitchen.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves above stove.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at back of the kitchen.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed 3 spatulas stored between 3 compartment sink and wall at kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed rice pudding stored inside reach in cooler, not identified.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed 3 containers of oil stored on floor at hallway at kitchen. Discussed with operator. Observed bread bag stored on floor at front counter.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole at wall and screen at back storage room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at back storage area.
Observed pizza peel stored on top of soiled oven at front counter.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed at back storage area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic single service trays not inverted at front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and raw bacon thawing at room temperature at storage area.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler outside kitchen( storage area)raw shell eggs stored next to vegetables.
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. Sent to operator while conducting the inspection.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at cook line soiled cardboard over stove. Cook removed the cardboard.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exterior door in the back for storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator placed bucket with utensils over stove.
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.