LA TINAJITA CAFE

Name: LA TINAJITA CAFE
Address: 13690 SW 142 AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33186, US

13690 SW 142 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33186

License #2330507

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

F 67/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

3 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bag of sugar on floor at front counter to the left of three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
[10-01-5] 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 of scoop stored in sugar at front counter to the left of coffee machine. Employee Removed scoop from container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal soda can and drink container store in reach in cooler across from cook line to the right of three compartment sink. Employee removed drinks from reach in cooler.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filter vents soiled with grease accumulation above cook line at kitchen.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar without label of common name to the left of coffee maker.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container in hand wash sink to the right of white chest freezer across from cook line. Operator removed container.
[53A-05-6] 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/ Observed establishment with 4 employees engaging in food preparation without CFM present. CFM arrived during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in front counter. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush used at coffee maker in front counter to the right of hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
[53B-14-5] 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 Gladys engaging in food preparation with employee training provided by, Florida Restaurant and Lodging association, that expired on 9/20/23. **Repeat Violation**

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of sugar at dry storage shelf in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed at front counter ice machine exterior cover missing,
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed at front counter, bag of sugar stored on floor. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at front counter in a container if sugar, **Repeat Violation**
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed for containers of rice pudding at lobby beverage cooler.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed at front counter a container of sugar stored uncovered when not in use. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
[08B-27-4] Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed at white standing freezer in covered/ wrapped chorizos stored directly on freezer shelf. Employee removed and began to wrap. **Corrective Action Taken**
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/1/2025. Operator paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line fryer, fries (53F - Cold Holding). As per cook less than 1 hour, cooked placed into freezer to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front counter hand sink used to stored milk gallon. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
[51-10-4] Interference/obstruction with the inspectors right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Was not allowed entry for 20 minutes. As per employee I needed to wait for manager to arrive. Advised employee that manager was not needed in order for inspection to be conducted. Employee called owner who granted access.
[53A-05-6] 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/ Observed 5 employees engaging in food and drink preparation with no certified manager present. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
[53B-14-5] 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 trading expired for Jose C. and Gladys M.