Tienda Vieja Restaurant

4449 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33021

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Tienda Vieja Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Bag of potatoes stored on floor under sink front counter” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Hollywood restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on after working with raw beef. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-09-4

Basic - Bag of potatoes stored on floor under sink front counter. Cook elevated. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Cook stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cut lettuce in 2 door glass reach in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at triple sink with hose attached

29-34-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue substance at front counter not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap and proceeded to grab a sheet of aluminum foil and a clean container to store customer's food. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-20-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of sugar and flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - 1) Cases of oil stored on floor in dry storage area. 2) Container of onion stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled.

36-34-5

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen hand washing sink- observed hand washing sink being blocked by empty 5 gallon buckets. Employee removed buckets. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Main kitchen at steam table- observed employee water bottle on prep table. Employee removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen prep table across from reach in cooler- observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table. Employee removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

21-09-4

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Main kitchen reach in cooler-

12B-13-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Front counter prep table at coffee machine- observed container of sugar with no labeling.

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tienda Vieja Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tienda Vieja Restaurant on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tienda Vieja Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “bag of potatoes stored on floor under sink front counter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tienda Vieja Restaurant.

How does Tienda Vieja Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

Tienda Vieja Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.

Has Tienda Vieja Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tienda Vieja Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tienda Vieja 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 Tienda Vieja Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tienda Vieja Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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