Vegan Tierra Restaurant

8755 Stirling Rd Ste B-11, Cooper City, FL 33328

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Vegan Tierra Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average for Cooper City sits at 74, putting Vegan Tierra Restaurant on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-2024 **Warning**

50-17-3

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water and sesame oil at cook line not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

02D-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup on walls of ice bin. **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed top beverage container on prep table beside front counter fliptop unit. Employee moved beverage away from prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter reading 0ppm quaternary. Employee remade to proper 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-08-4

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

May 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee coughed in hands then handled clean equipment or utensils from dish machine without washing hands. Educate operator on proper handwashing procedures. Operator washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

12A-14-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front counter sandwich station.

14-09-4

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator installed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

29-42-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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/. Manager arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

53A-05-6

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner in ware washing area. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vegan Tierra Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vegan Tierra Restaurant on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Vegan Tierra Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cooper City?

Vegan Tierra Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Cooper City average of 74.

Has Vegan Tierra Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vegan Tierra Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vegan 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 Vegan Tierra Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vegan Tierra Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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