Mi Tierra Mexican Food
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
33
Score
Inspectors have visited Mi Tierra Mexican Food nine times, with records going back to 2023. Mi Tierra Mexican Food was last inspected on Apr 16, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near nine violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Florida average 72, so Mi Tierra Mexican Food trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw pork over cooked beans in front reach in cooler -raw fish over cooked beans in reach in cooler in kitchen...operator moved raw food to the bottom **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. refried beans (126F - Hot Holding) tripe (124-126F - Hot Holding Held less than four hours per operator, moved to flat top for rapid reheat. Refried beans 186F, tripe 171F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bottle of bleach stored between lemon juice and canned goods in storage area, operator moved bleach to chemical section **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine, 500++, operator diluted, 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -throughout the establishment **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line and in dish area -dish storage shelves**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Insect control device stored over food preparation area. -fly swatter stored by take out bags and dishes by back door. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. -housemade flan in front beverage cooler
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of seasonings containers -gaskets on reach in coolers
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler and storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -throughout the establishment **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on upright reach in cooler in kitchen
14-11-5
33
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shrimp over beans in reach in cooler in storage area -raw pork over cooked chicken in upright reach in cooler in kitchen
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line -interior of ice machine **Repeat Violation**
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. -multiple items throughout the establishment **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -bottle of water on shelf with dry goods in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -numerous items throughout the establishment **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
64
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dawn detergent, hand soap and open bucket of laundry detergent on shelf next to salt Saltines crackers and rice in dry storage.Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in freezer opened 4 days prior. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long cutting boards on prep table soiled **Repeat Violation**
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. Foods in reach in coolers **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of milk in dry storage on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. White microwave in the kitchen soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves and interior soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery over Horchatta in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In back kitchen area
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
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Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
26
Sep 6, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over carrots and raw chicken over cooked in reach in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 51-16-7 Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Seats changed from 14 to 27 with septic system. **Warning****Time extended ** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: Seating change evaluation submitted to City of Groveland. Operator awaiting response. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler soiled White cutting board soiled in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink located in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 51-09-4 Observed: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating increased to 20. Operator states they are on a septic system. **Warning** **Time extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: Seating change evaluation submitted to City of Groveland. Operator awaiting response. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 51-15-4 Observed: Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Seats changed from 14 to 27 with septic system. **Warning** **Time extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: Seating change evaluation submitted to City of Groveland. Operator awaiting response. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled shelves under steam table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
41
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over carrots and raw chicken over cooked in reach in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler soiled White cutting board soiled in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 51-16-7 Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Seats changed from 14 to 27 with septic system. **Warning****Time extended ** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: Seating change evaluation submitted to City of Groveland. Operator awaiting response. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : 51-09-4 Observed: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating increased to 20. Operator states they are on a septic system. **Warning** **Time extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: Seating change evaluation submitted to City of Groveland. Operator awaiting response. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 51-15-4 Observed: Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Seats changed from 14 to 27 with septic system. **Warning** **Time extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: Seating change evaluation submitted to City of Groveland. Operator awaiting response. **Time Extended**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled shelves under steam table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink located in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Tierra Mexican Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Tierra Mexican Food on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Tierra Mexican Food?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mi Tierra Mexican Food.
Has Mi Tierra Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mi Tierra Mexican Food have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mi Tierra Mexican Food means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mi Tierra Mexican Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Tierra Mexican Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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