TINKER LATIN RESTAURANT TIOGA
140 SW 128 ST BLDG 5 STE D, Newberry FL 32669 · 7863541753
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
APR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Four flies flying around floor drain below three-compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle containing "Ibuprofen" stored on shelf directly above prep table and open box containing food storage bags near microwave. Manager removed the medicine from the area during this inspection.
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. On shelves inside walk-in cooler: 1. Pan containing cooked rice and beans with date mark of 1/16. 2. Pan containing pico w/cut tomatoes with date mark of 1/16. 3. Pan containing cooked beans with date mark of 1/15.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at cookline pulled up pants with gloved hands, then proceeded to handle clean utensils at the cookline with the same gloved hands without first washing hands. Inspector had the employee wash hands and put on new gloves before continuing to work at cookline.
Live, small flying insects found. Four flies flying around floor drain below three-compartment sink.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open pan containing raw frozen fish stored on shelf directly above bag containing frozen plantains inside reach-in freezer near cookline. Manager moved the raw fish to a lower shelf during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside refrigerated make-table at cookline: corn (44F - Cold Holding); pico (47F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); queso (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items were placed into the unit approximately two hours prior from the walk-in cooler. Manager moved all items into another cooler to cool to 41F and adjusted the temperature of the cooler to be colder. corn (44F 12:20, 35F 1:20 - Cooling); pico (47F 12:20, 32F 1:20 - Cooling); ham (51F 12:20, 34F 1:20 - Cooling); queso (47F 12:20, 43F 1:20 - Cooling)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cookline blocked by large trash can. Manager unblocked the sink during this inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile near walk-in cooler.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler at cookline ambient temperature is 48F. Manager moved the items to another unit and adjusted the temperature during this inspection, then 35F
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in bar above clean equipment and food. Employee removed the phone from the area during this inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees handling food at cookline with watches on wrists.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. One cracked clear plastic pan on dish rack in warewash area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on shelving and gaskets inside reach-in freezer in bar area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven door handle at cookline. Manager removed the tongs from the handle during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on reach-in freezer doors in back of kitchen soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door of kitchen propped open approximately three inches. Live flies found in warewash area of kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes containing single-use bowls stored directly on floor in corner, near cookline.
Sep 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. No chlorine sanitizer appears to be running into the machine. Machine has no data plate, but has a label indicating sanitizer should be ran into the machine. Inspector instructed manager to discontinue the use of the dishwasher machine for sanitization and utilize the three-compartment sink to sanitize dishes until the dishwasher machine is repaired. Inspector also instructed manager to use the three-compartment sink to sanitize all dishes that have been sanitized using the dishwasher machine today.
Aug 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. No chlorine sanitizer appears to be running into the machine. Machine has no data plate, but has a label indicating sanitizer should be ran into the machine. Inspector instructed manager to discontinue the use of the dishwasher machine for sanitization and utilize the three-compartment sink to sanitize dishes until the dishwasher machine is repaired. Inspector also instructed manager to use the three-compartment sink to sanitize all dishes that have been sanitized using the dishwasher machine today.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner and several bottles containing degreaser stored on shelf directly beside box containing pan liners. Employee removed all chemicals from the shelf during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade rusted. Employee stated they do not use the can opener and would remove it from the kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cookline completely blocked by trash can in tight-fitting space. Employee removed trash can from the area during this inspection.
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/ Inspector observed four employees working with food without a certified food manager present.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use cup without handle stored down inside container of rice in rear storage area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In-use co2 tank not secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup sitting directly on green cutting board in back of kitchen. Inspector had employee move the cutting board to the three-compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table beside cutting board in back of kitchen. Employee removed the phone from the shelf during this inspection.
Food stored on floor. Container of frying oil stored directly on floor below handwash sink near cookline.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on gaskets on freezer doors in bar area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle buried down inside ice in ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three sets of tongs stored on oven door handles at cookline. Employee removed tongs from oven door handles during this inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several pans on clean dish rack with remnants of old labels still attached.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Several flats containing raw shell eggs stored directly above beer and box of avocados inside walk-in cooler. Manager removed raw eggs from shelf during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three packages of salmon thawed inside Reduced oxygen packaging on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Salmon is fully thawed. Package have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On edge of three-compartment sink in back of kitchen: beef (61F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the beef has been thawing at room temperature for approximately two hours. Inspector had employee move the beef into the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cookline blocked by trash can. Manager moved trash can away from sink during this inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Three packages of salmon thawed inside Reduced oxygen packaging on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Salmon is fully thawed. Package have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two sets of tongs stored hanging from oven door handle at cookline. Manager removed both from handle during this inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to sides of four pans on clean dish rack near warewash area.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocado with sticker still attached inside refrigerated make-table at cookline.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On edge of three-compartment sink in back of kitchen: beef (61F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the beef has been thawing at room temperature for approximately two hours. Inspector had employee move the beef into the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serves tilapia ceviche, but does not have proof of parasite destruction. Invoice provided does not have parasite destruction records.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored hanging from edge of sink in bar area directly above bottles of beer. Employee removed glass cleaner from area during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Right side of wall inside ice machine soiled with black substance. 2. Left side of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance.
No handwash sign and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. Handwash sign in bar area reads "Handwash Only" and does not instruct employees to wash hands. 2. No towels available at handwash sink in bar area.
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. Two new employees working in kitchen and bar area who have not signed the employee health reporting agreement. Inspector provided a digital copy of the health reporting agreement to manager via email during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee's personal keys sitting on top of prep table in kitchen beside microwave and above frying oil. Employee removed keys from prep table during this inspection. 2. Employee purse and backpack sitting on shelf in back of kitchen above cases containing paper straws. Employee rearranged shelves to put personal items on the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf near ware wash area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to side of two plastic pans on shelf in warewash area.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on wall near sink in bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several ceiling tiles stained in kitchen near walk-in cooler.
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