Mi Tierra Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
100
Score
Mi Tierra Restaurant has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner stored on a shelf next to food and clean equipment in the kitchen. Owner removed the oven cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water pitcher stored in the hand wash sink in the wait station area. Employee removed the water pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in the walk in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several containers of food stored in the walk in cooler uncovered. Owner covered the containers of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked corn patties in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner removed the patties. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Owner placed the chicken below the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tomato sauce stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Owner stated the sauce was prepared on 7/22. Owner placed a date mark on the sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water in the hot holding area. Owner removed the utensil to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
61
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed employee reheating rice in the microwave. Employee removed the rice from the microwave and placed it directly in the hot well without taking a temperature. The reheating temperature of the rice was 139F. Employee was informed and placed the rice in a bowl, then covered it and placed it back in the microwave. Employee removed, uncovered, stirred the rice and took a temperature. Temperature 200F for more then 2 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-08-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the front kitchen area. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher stored in the hand washing sink in the front kitchen area. Employee removed the pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall fan next to the three compartment sink soiled.
23-03-4
64
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Peeled plantains stored in a to go bags in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the plantains from the bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork stored over unwashed tomatoes in the walk in cooler. Owner removed the pork. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw fish then ready to eat cut cabbage intended to be served uncooked without changing gloves and washing their hands. Owner discarded the cabbage. Employee washed their hands and change gloves. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee handled raw fish then ready to eat cut cabbage intended to be served uncooked without changing gloves and washing their hands. Owner discarded the cabbage. Employee washed their hands and changed gloves. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork (60F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature next to the fryer. Owner stated the pork was removed from the walk in cooler 30 minutes ago. Owner placed the pork in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee food handler training expired on 7/5/24. **Warning**
53B-05-5
37
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began working and handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and removed the equipment to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ruben Lopez 1/10/19 SERVSAFE only CFM for the establishment. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Owner placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in the preparation area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several containers of food not covered in the walk-in cooler. Owner placed covers on all the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
55
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee handled a lime intended for customer drinks with their bare hands while cutting it. Owner discarded the lime
01B-13-4
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. Employee handled a lime intended for customer drinks with their bare hands while cutting it. Owner discarded the lime **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
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. Provided handouts to the operator. Operator filled out 1 form before the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both cutting boards on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of microwave ovens has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwave ovens in the kitchen. Employee cleaned both microwave ovens. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in cooler in the back preparation area soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
55
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Tierra Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Tierra Restaurant on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Tierra Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mi Tierra Restaurant.
How does Mi Tierra Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Mi Tierra Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Mi Tierra Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mi Tierra Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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