TINTA Y CAFE MIAMI SHORES
9840 NE 2 AVE, Miami Shores FL 33138 · 786-537-7136
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of icy hot stored over prep cooler in back prep area.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grab trash can and continue to prep food without changing gloves and washing hands.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside dirty water at cook line.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining containers of basil and cilantro next to steam table.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (67F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator adding product to TPHC form.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) in kitchen area. Operator remade bucket for final concentration Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad not date marked stored inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator product was prepared 4 days prior to inspection. Operator labeled product.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In back prep and dish areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in dish area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on top of prep cooler across from cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in back prep area and next to cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled at front counter.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean soup (125F - Hot Holding); mash potatoes (118F - Hot Holding), as per operator less than 2 hours. Manager Reheated; Recheck bean soup (165F - Reheating); mash potatoes (178F - Reheating).
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 400ppm); manager put more water, Recheck Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 400ppm); manager prepared new solution Recheck Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) by front counter.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Observed new employee Juan hired less than 60 days.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter on the prep table near cook line with time but no written plan provided. Provided to manager.
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 Diego Aguirre and Carlos Santamarina expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By ware washing area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee purse stored above prep table across three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of milk stored on floor under empanadas display front counter. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor by mop sink area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching flour and sugar. By three compartment sink. Employee stored correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled by front counter.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink near dishwasher area. Operator provided paper towel during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink near dishwasher area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator started clean up the machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at dishwasher area and preparation area heavily dusty.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean trays not inverted at storage dry condiments area. Operator inverted during inspection.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean cups stored inside a plastic container stored on floor. Operator stored correctly during inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at bathrooms.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Coached operator to set up three compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods at cook line soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers above three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar stored inside container at coffee station not labeled and Salt stored inside a container at cook line not labeled. Operator labeled during inspection.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pork stock (53F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per employee for less than 4 hrs. Employee placed products inside cooler for rapid cooling.
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. Discussed and provided to manager via email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup inside hand sink at front counter. Employee removed the cup.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit provided for chlorine dishwasher.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container at prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack on prep table at dry storage area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at mop sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on rice container at preparation area. Employee removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink next to coffee grinder at the front counter. Employee removed during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag next to coffee grinder at front counter. Employee removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of milk stored on floor at the coffee station. Employee rearranged properly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop on sugar container at preparation area. Employee removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at coffee station.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at cook line.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. salmon (79F - Hot Holding) According to manager prepared 90 minutes ago. Employee put salmon inside oven to reheat to 165.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Observed establishment is missing chlorine test kit.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed cook handling food without a hair restraint.
Food stored on floor.Observed a box limes and box of cooking oil being stored in the floor in the storage area by back door. Also 3 white plastic containers with rice, sugar,flour under the 3 sink compartment.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at pre area between prep tables. Manager removed knifes.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed a sugar container next to coffee machine without a label
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.