Antojitos La Tia
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
58
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Antojitos La Tia, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Clean glasses” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Antojitos La Tia on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean utensils inside handwashing sink. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to reach in cooler. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer next to3 compartment sink.
14-69-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cooking utensils not inverted next to service window, manager inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork ribs inside 3 compartment sink thawing without running water, manager turned on running water. coached manager on proper thawing method. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on oven door handle. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
58
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed prep raw steak not separated from cooked shredded pork inside reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored product properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris on top preparation table. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler with standing water. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open personal bottle water inside reach in cooler. Employee removed and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris and standing water. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed 3 compartment sink faucet leaking water. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with debris. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils not inverted next to handwashing sink. Manager inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed 2 plastic containers with cooking oil being stored outside mobile unit. Manager removed and stored inside and properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall soiled with grease behind oven. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
41
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork on top of green peppers inside reach in cooler, manager removed and stored properly, coached operator on how to stored product properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to reach inn cooler . Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishes on top preparation table not inverted, manager inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave soiled with food debris, manager cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on top of preparation table, manager removed and stored inside sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shredded cheese being stored inside thank you plastic inside reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without hair restraint, manager provided hair net during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with sugar. Not labeled under front counter, Manager labeled properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed license decal not displayed, manager displayed decal during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sign. Provided manager with handout. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet towels on top preparation table, Manager stored wet towels inside sanitizer bucket during inspection. Coached employee on proper way to stored wet towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with flour not labeled on top of front counter. Manager labeled product properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
61
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over cooked steak inside reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored product properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed maduros (120F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (117F - Hot Holding) hotbox in the service window. Manager reheated maduros and beef empanadas.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided bodily fluids handout to operator via email. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on handwashing sink, Manager provided paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked yuca inside reach in cooler next to grill not date marked. As per manager more than 24 hours , manager dated product properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 10-01-2023
50-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with sugar , salt n flour without common name on preparation table next to grill. Manager labeled product with common name during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
02B-02-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken soup inside reach in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Antojitos La Tia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Antojitos La Tia on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Antojitos La Tia?
Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Antojitos La Tia.
How does Antojitos La Tia compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Antojitos La Tia most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Antojitos La Tia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Antojitos La Tia have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Antojitos La Tia means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Antojitos La Tia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Antojitos La Tia is inspected around three times per year on average.
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