Mi Tierra Restaurant, 1068 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MI TIERRA RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1068 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236-3426
License #: 6803475
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Observed raw chicken over fish. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauce made on site not date marked.
10/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Observed frozen fruit not covered in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer located under front counter to exceed 200ppm.
3/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed keys, pack of cigarettes, cell phones above line.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly located in main kitchen area.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer. Observed frozen fruit in uncovered containers.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb with hose attached.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
10/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Women's restroom, closure broken.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Tarp across ceiling by front counter.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Several
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in freezer. Empanadas, etc **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Tape across urinal
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher and gloves inside **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe pitcher and gloves inside **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical - Observed food accumulation on salsa storage container in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
9/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.-microwave shelf
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit-walkin cooler
6/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in kitchen.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.-front handsink
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface on breading stand.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink-mens restroom.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-cookline.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility in disrepair with toilet seat missing in mens restroom .
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface.-walkin cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor-bag of onions in walkin cooler.
8/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface-walkin cooler shelves.
  • Observed cookline reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler doors soiled with food residue.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit-walkin cooler.
5/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface.-walkin cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed food containers stored on floor in walkin cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit-walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface.-walkin cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.-mop sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-kitchen.
10/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-prep coole
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area-reach in freezer across from ice machine
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area-walk in cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black old like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
6/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit-walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.-mop basin.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-kitchen
  • Observed missing dumpster lid.
4/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.-mop sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-cookline.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-wait area.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.-wait area.
  • Observed damaged and open dumpster lid.
8/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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