LA TINAJITA CAFE
13690 SW 142 AVE, Miami, FL, 33186
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 5, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (11)
- 08B-38-4Repeat
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of sugar on floor at front counter to the left of three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 10-01-5RepeatCorrected on site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop stored in sugar at front counter to the left of coffee machine. Employee Removed scoop from container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 33-16-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Basic
- 12B-13-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal soda can and drink container store in reach in cooler across from cook line to the right of three compartment sink. Employee removed drinks from reach in cooler.
Basic
- 36-50-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filter vents soiled with grease accumulation above cook line at kitchen.
Basic
- 02D-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar without label of common name to the left of coffee maker.
Basic
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container in hand wash sink to the right of white chest freezer across from cook line. Operator removed container.
Intermediate
- 53A-05-6RepeatCorrected on site
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/
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/ Observed establishment with 4 employees engaging in food preparation without CFM present. CFM arrived during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 31B-03-4Corrected on site
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in front counter. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 14-14-4Repeat
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush used at coffee maker in front counter to the right of hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 53B-14-5Repeat
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gladys engaging in food preparation with employee training provided by, Florida Restaurant and Lodging association, that expired on 9/20/23. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed September 10, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.