Tia's Kitchen

1770-A Metro Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33916

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tia's Kitchen has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 24, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Tia's Kitchen's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 24, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader Fort Myers restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Nov 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In reach-in cooler sour cream corn sauce labeled 10/24/2023, today is 11/4/2023

02C-01-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach-in cooler sour cream corn sauce labeled 10/24/2023, today is 11/4/2023

01B-24-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers oil and water stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Apr 29, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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. Observed some missing food handler certificates.

53B-13-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle.

10-20-4

Nov 28, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tia's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tia's Kitchen on file is from Feb 24, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Tia's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Tia's Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Tia's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tia's Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tia's Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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