Tierra Mexican Grill Cantina Bar
7750 Nova Dr A1, Davie, FL 33324 · Permanent Food Service · License 1621905
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 4 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 2 basic-17
- Administrative complaint on Nov 4, now extension grantedCounts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score63
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 4 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 5, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Same.
More time given
- First visitNov 4, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Observed raw beef not in its commercial packaging stored over ready to eat French fries in the reach in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw chicken stored over raw steaks in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed approximately 15 small flying insects at the bar landing on the walls, bar and clean dishes. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects in the storage area for the soda dispenser landing on boxes of soda syrups and walls. Operator used an electric fly swatter to dispose of all the live flying insects and cleaned/sanitized the area.
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Observed no test kit for quaternary or chlorine sanitizer.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no Food Handlers Certificates for any employees.
Basic2
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the bar.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employees personal belongings stored over the boxes of soda syrups. Operator stored employee items properly.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
B87Routine inspection7 violations, 2 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitAug 27, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 26, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed in flip top cooler in the kitchen cooked peppers (51°F - Cold Holding); rice (48°F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48°F - Cold Holding) and the big lowboy cooler in the kitchen raw fish (46°F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (47°F - Cold Holding); cheese (47°F - Cold Holding). As per operator, items were removed from walk in cooler approximately 1 hour ago. Operator placed into cooler to quick chill.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat corn in the large lowboy cooler in the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at back handwash sink.
Operator provided paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at back handwash sink.
Operator provided soap.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Operator removed knives from cracks.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Operator removed wiping cloth.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.