MI TIERRA LATINA

Name: MI TIERRA LATINA
Address: 6802 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33634, US
Rating: 66.8

6802 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA, FL 33634

License #3912372

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66.8 Grade F / 100

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MI TIERRA LATINA in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 24 total violations — 7 critical, 6 major, 11 minor.

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Administrative complaint recommended
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[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 shredded pork, yellow rice, soups, shredded cheese, and other food items are not dated inside walk-in cooler.
[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. Expired for Yuli M. on 5/15/2025.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Front line cook wall is soiled.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap located adjacent to six burner stove top.
[12A-28-4] 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. Observed one employee touch a soil cloth placed over a speaker system, and then handled ready to eat beef empanadas without removing dirty gloves or washing hands. Discussed with employee to always wash hands after a change of task or touching soil surfaces employee use tongs to remove beef empanadas, then washed hands and change gloves.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards and establishment with cut marks.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens and microwaves on front line cook are soiled.
[11-26-1] 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. Missing reporting agreement for Judy and Victoria.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Multiple cooked food items stored in Vigo soup base containers are not covered inside walk-in cooler.

Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a pot of chicken soup at 62f placed in walk in cooler cooler over night did not reach 43f . Observed pot of potato and Yuka Soup Placed in cooler over night temped at 50f did not reach 43f.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 4 cases of ribs thawing out in storage room without running water , or refrigeration.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink across from the stove top no draining, discussed issue with operator
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels not easily accessible at hand wash sinks.operator made paper towels accessible.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed peeled potatoes in bucket stored on floor in walk in cooler, discussed with operator.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink being used with improper sanitizer and washing dishes in improper order. Employee was rinsing , washing and sanitizing with improper sanitizer.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[11-01-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Employee did not have knowledge of the big 6 foodborne illnesses , inspector provided an educational packet with the Big Six foodborne illnesses educational information.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals being stored above food items in the storage room, discussed with operator the importance of separating chemicals from food items.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator touching multiple surfaces and continuing to cook without washing hands and changing gloves. Operator washed hands and changed gloves.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat over ready to eat items , operator moved items to the appropriate location.
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a pot of chicken soup at 62f placed in walk in cooler cooler over night did not reach 43f . Observed pot of potato and Yuka Soup Placed in cooler over night temped at 50f did not reach 43f.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.

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