Mi Tierra Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
50
Score
Mi Tierra Restaurant appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Mi Tierra Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 2, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Mi Tierra Restaurant's 50 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
50
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Jan 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach-in Cooler; Raw Shell Eggs stored above cooked beans Advised operator who fixed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
55
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle containing medicine store area where raw chicken is prepped Discussed with operator Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At Standing Cooler; chicken soup (48F - Cooling); beef soup (52F - Cooling) Food did not reach a temperature of 41F or below within six hours. Food items held in large buckets Per operator food not prepared or portioned today Per operator food held overnight See stop sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with In Kitchen cooked rice stored in non food grade bags At Reach in Cooler and Reach in Freezer; Several packages of raw meat stored in direct contact with non-food grade bags. Discussed with operator Operator started removal process **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At Reach in Freezer; Raw beef stored over potato fries. Educated operator who then removed potato fries. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At Standing Cooler; chicken soup (48F - Cooling); beef soup (52F - Cooling) Food did not reach a temperature of 41F or below within six hours. Food items held in large buckets Per operator food not prepared or portioned today Per operator food held overnight
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At Front Counter;Chemical stored over clean glasses. Discussed with operator who then removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At Front Counter;Sanitizer bucket stored in handwashing sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At Front counter; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) Operator corrected to 100ppm
21-07-4
35
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you to go bags used to store cooked rice in reach in cooler. Explained **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Washcloth bucket chlorine over 200 ppm. Manager changed the solution.chlorine 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
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. Emailed one
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach bottle not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with sugar. Manager removed the spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
58
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.... Hot holding rice stored in thank you plastic bag at steamer. Manager discarded rice . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food....oil stored in professional spray bottle for pesticide or chemical. Manager discarded bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.... Raw chicken in container without covered stored directly with hot dog bun , frozen mussels in reach in freezer. Manager moved chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw beef above French fries, raw pork above pesto beans , raw beef above ground beef , soup in reach in cooler at kitchen. Manager properly stored after discussion. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....some food evidence yellow red sauce sauce in handwashing sink at kitchen. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...oil spray bottle...manager discarded bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered...raw chicken in reach in freezer. Soup, horchata, bens pesto in reach in cooler .manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in dining or other areas of the establishment.
36-64-5
43
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food...oil spray bottle.
14-15-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...00 ppm. Manager corrected it at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.....to go use for food storage for cooked beef, chicken, tortilla dough at reach in cooler . Employee moved bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged at reach in freezer . Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw beef, raw fish above French fries, guacamole at reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...steak sauce date marked 12/01 at reach in cooler . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled...employee grabbed chlorine gallon and then engaged preparing ready to food taco . Employee changed gloves washing hands after discussion. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition..... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...steak sauce date marked 12/01 at reach in cooler .
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...cleaner spray bottles stored by the juice machine at front rear counter . Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored a cup in handwashing sink at front line, some food evidence in handwashing sink at kitchen. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.....cooked pork, chicken, sauce, taco meat , salsa, prepared salsa etc any cooked or prepared food not date marked at storage reach in cooler .
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered....salsa, cooked chicken taco, pork , beef , sauce in all reach in cooler. Employee covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Clean utensils knives stored between equipment at kitchen. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
17
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter Sliding top cooler; milk (45°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated being held less than 4 hours, moved to stainless reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At front counter; sanitizer bucket chlorine 200ppm. Operator diluted to chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line; hand wash sink used to rinse cookware. Operator cleaned and sanitized hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
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/ 4 employees engaged in food preparation/handling, no certified food manager present. Certified food manager arrived before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator stated only one employee working longer than 60 days and has finished the training. He just forgot to fill out certificate. Operator completed certificate during inspection.
53B-01-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Tierra Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Tierra Restaurant on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Tierra Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mi Tierra Restaurant.
How does Mi Tierra Restaurant compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Mi Tierra Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Mi Tierra Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mi Tierra Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mi Tierra Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Tierra Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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