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TIENDA VIEJA RESTAURANT

4449 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, Hollywood FL 33021 · 954.962.2696

Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1618621
Grade history
MAY 24
JAN 25
APR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table next to grill: Cooked pork 64F. Observed foods at no temperature control. Per Operator food at prep table less than 4 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2016000837Dec 14, 2015Feb 4, 2016$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs for order and continued with other food prep without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed procedures and employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In kitchen upright reach in freezer, portioned raw salmon over cooked beef. Employee rearranged to properly separate.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Steaming wand on espresso machine has dried milk residue.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In lowboy reach in coolers, buckets of house salsa missing date marks. Per manager prepared on 1-31.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by kitchen hand sink. Manager labeled as bleach.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. At front counter, containers of condensed milk and coffee directly beside hand sink exposed to splash. Employee moved both away from sink.
Basic/08B-36-4/Corrected On-Site
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Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic handle thank you bag used as cover for sheet pan of raw fish in direct contact. Operator removed and replaced with food grade wrap
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs stored above ready to eat salsa in 2 door low top reach in cooler in kitchen, operator reorganized
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer in kitchen
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in ware storage area soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator cleared drain at time of inspection
Basic/29-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on after working with raw beef. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures employee washed hands correctly.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bag of potatoes stored on floor under sink front counter. Cook elevated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Cook stored in sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cut lettuce in 2 door glass reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at triple sink with hose attached
High priority/29-34-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue substance at front counter not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap and proceeded to grab a sheet of aluminum foil and a clean container to store customer's food. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed washed hands correctly.
High priority/12A-20-4/Corrected On-Site
1) Cases of oil stored on floor in dry storage area. 2) Container of onion stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Working containers of sugar and flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table next to grill: Cooked pork 64F. Observed foods at no temperature control. Per Operator food at prep table less than 4 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
High priority/03A-02-5
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Raw shell eggs and steak served undercooked. Printed poster and operator posted.
Intermediate/02B-02-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In-use utensil unwatered at 124F on top of steam. Operator corrected now water 135F.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature under no running water at prep table next to triple sink. Operator placed under running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on prep table. Operator stored in solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site

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.