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Licensee
Name: LA TINAJITA CAFE License Number: SEA2330507
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 10/01/2026
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 13690 SW 142 AVE
MIAMI, FL 33186

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 03/05/2026 Met Inspection Standards
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
08B-38-4    Basic - 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    Basic - 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    Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
12B-13-4    Basic - 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    Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filter vents soiled with grease accumulation above cook line at kitchen.
02D-01-5    Basic - 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    Intermediate - 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    Intermediate - 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    Intermediate - 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    Intermediate - 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    Intermediate - 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**
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