Mi Tierra Latina 2
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
67
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Mi Tierra Latina 2 stretching back to 2022. Mi Tierra Latina 2 was last inspected on Oct 30, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly eight violations before.
“Ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by triple sink blocked with food preparation containers and utensils at time of inspection. Employee moved during inspection
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored in server area filled with purple liquid.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food prepared on site not marked with date at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cooks line stored in pan in standing water at time of inspection.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled at time of inspection.
23-03-4
67
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored over raw beef on cooksline tall reach-in-cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed cucumbers in walk-in-cooler
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink near 3 compartment sink blocked by large cooking pots **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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 7 operators working at time of inspection and no Certified Food Manager on site Maria Isabel Cruz Person In Charge **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near 3 compartment sink and cooksline **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cooksline **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in large white containers in prep area.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling in back kitchen area
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of onions on floor in walk-in-cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed operator use drink cup to scoop ice for drink inside large bin
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooksline standing water at 81 F
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink on cooksline **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in large white containers in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
21
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
43
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
82
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator cutting washed cabbage with barehands **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut onions in glass reach-in-cooler on cooksline **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Stella Castano Manager **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
43
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Open cup of chemicals on top of large ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over corn cakes in walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in prep kitchen area
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large clear containers not labeled **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpacks on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large tin pans on top shelf in prep kitchen area not inverted
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk-in-cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
35
Oct 12, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Tierra Latina 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Tierra Latina 2 on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Tierra Latina 2?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mi Tierra Latina 2.
How does Mi Tierra Latina 2 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Mi Tierra Latina 2 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Mi Tierra Latina 2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mi Tierra Latina 2 have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mi Tierra Latina 2 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 Mi Tierra Latina 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Tierra Latina 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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