MI TIERRA LATINA 3

Name: MI TIERRA LATINA 3
Address: 14614 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL, 33618, US
Rating: 6.6

14614 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL 33618

License #3910403

🫔 Latin American ℹ️

6.6 Grade F / 100

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October 30, 2026 · 22 findings · 5 critical

Routine - Food

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MI TIERRA LATINA 3 in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 6.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 64 total violations — 15 critical, 25 major, 24 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 30, 2026 shows 22 observation rows: 5 critical, 7 major, and 10 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[05-10-4] Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. -No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in kitchen Reviewed with the manager ALMACENAJE SEGURO EN EL REFRIGERADOR hand out
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine -ice scoop with handle inside ice in the cooler chest . Manager relocated ice scoops
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in glass door reach in cooler .
[16-33-4] Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times . Hand wash sink blocked by mop bucket and mop in prep/storage area . Reviewed with the manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times . Manager relocated bucket and mop
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep room . Manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Reviewed with the manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen and storage areas
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in bucket .Manager hung mop to dry
[46-04-4] Exit door locked . 4 locks on exit door in hallways-three locks locked during inspection . For reporting purposes only.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the cook line and food prep areas . Manager posted hand wash signs at hand wash station
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil ( meat blood) residues in storage prep room
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food (soup) in reach in cooler in the prep/storage room Reviewed with manager safe food storage .
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[16-16-4] Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Reviewed with manager and employee the correct set up of triple sink . Reviewed manual dishwashing set up handout . Triple sink set up correctly.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - cooked vegetables soup 85 F at 9:50 am cooked at 10:00 pm previously night , beef soup 50 F at 9:50 am cooked previous day at 4:00 pm vegetable soup 56 F at 9:50 am cooked at 4:00 pm previous day , Vegetable soup at 51 F 10:35 am cooked at 10:00 pm in food prep room . Soups in large pots in the glass double door cooler . Reviewed with manager cooling procedures Reviewed MÉTODOS INAPROPIADOS DE ENFRIAMIENTO SON LA MAYOR CAUSA DE ENFERMEDADES ALIMENTARIAS hand out
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit ( chlorine) provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -milk 51F taken out of the storage room cooler as needed for coffee lest than 1 hour . Manager placed milk in freezer for quick chill down recheck 36 F
[22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10 ppm chlorine in triple sink . Manager changed solution . Recheck 100ppm chlorine
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
[01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked vegetables soup 85 F at 9:50 am cooked at 10:00 pm previously night , beef soup 50 F at 9:50 am cooked previous day at 4:00 pm vegetable soup 56 F at 9:50 am cooked at 4:00 pm previous day Vegetable soup at 51 F 10:35 am cooked at 10:00 pm in food prep room . Soups in large pots in the glass double door cooler .Soups in large pots in the glass double door cooler

Disposition: Warning Issued
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cases of bottled water stored in floor in front dry storage room.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in front line standing water at 90F.
[36-60-5] Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Located in back storage room adjacent to restrooms.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Cooked plantains, raw chorizo, raw steaks, raw chicken in front line Reach in cooler not covered.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn cream and medicine stored on shelf over kitchen prep table in back kitchen area. Employee relocated all medicine during time of inspection.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beef soup 55F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, lentil soup 50F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, chicken soup 55F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, beef soup 54F in back storage Reach in cooler stored overnight, tripe soup 74F in back storage Reach in cooler stored overnight.
[08A-08-5] Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw steaks stored over cooked plantains and soup in front line Reach in cooler.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef soup 55F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, lentil soup 50F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, chicken soup 55F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, beef soup 54F in back storage Reach in cooler stored overnight, tripe soup 74F in back storage Reach in cooler stored overnight.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef soup 55F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, lentil soup 50F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, chicken soup 55F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, beef soup 54F in back storage Reach in cooler stored overnight, tripe soup 74F in back storage Reach in cooler stored overnight.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beef soup 55F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, lentil soup 50F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, chicken soup 55F at 9:23am stored in front line Reach in cooler overnight, beef soup 54F in back storage Reach in cooler stored overnight, tripe soup 74F in back storage Reach in cooler stored overnight.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soup bowl inside front line Employee handwash sink. Employee removed bowl during time of inspection.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Oven added inside back storage room adjacent to restrooms.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork belly and cooked stock inside back storage Reach in cooler not date marked.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled, located beneath three compartment sink. Operator added label during time of inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-13-5] Observed: Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/ equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer used in the rinse sink. Discussed with operator the correct order to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes.
[50-08-7] Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
[08B-38-4] Observed: Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil stored on floor. Operator relocated oil to an approved location during time of inspection.
[51-12-5] Observed: No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
[02C-02-5] Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded pork not date marked in Reach in cooler.
[41-17-4] Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle located beneath Employee handwash sink inside kitchen area.
[01B-02-5] Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked yellow rice 51F, Cooked yellow rice 51F, Raw skirt steak 48F, Raw chicken 48F, Oil and garlic 48F mixture, Tomato paste 48F, Creole sauce 48F, Beef soup 48F, Tripe soup 48F, Cooked beef 48F, Vegetable soup 50F. Operator stated all foods were stored in Reach in cooler the prior day between 4pm and 6pm.
[03A-02-5] Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 53F at 9:15am removed from Reach in cooler at 9:00am. Operator placed milk into Reach in freezer during time of inspection. Cooked yellow rice 51F, Raw skirt steak 48F, Raw chicken 48F, Oil and garlic 48F mixture, Tomato paste 48F, Creole sauce 48F, Beef soup 48F, Tripe soup 48F, Cooked beef 48F, Vegetable soup 50F. Operator stated all foods except milk were stored in Reach in cooler the prior day between 4pm and 6pm.
[42-01-4] Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Located next to mop sink and inside storage room. Operator stored one mop properly during time of inspection.