Mi Tierra Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Mi Tierra Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. On Dec 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up two times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Mi Tierra Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile show water damage at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
90
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw beef at reach in cooler at kitchen.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
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 shredded beef and pork held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler at kitchen.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile show water damage at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Chicken thawing with no running water, instructed employee on proper method.
06-01-5
45
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple task without changing gloves.
12A-09-4
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 Aida Claros certification expired 10/1/2025.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At time of the inspection observed no food manger certificate for Bryan Sierra.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler near cook line.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile show water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at kitchen,
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled.
22-16-4
47
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Sep 12, 2024
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. Observed raw eggs stored above ready to eat chicken. Operator moved products in correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips for three compartment sink and dish machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath exit door in back area.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under neath white cutting board in back prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
64
Mar 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Tierra Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Tierra Restaurant on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Tierra Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mi Tierra Restaurant.
How does Mi Tierra Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Mi Tierra Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Mi Tierra Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mi Tierra Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mi Tierra Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mi Tierra Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Tierra Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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