Tinta y Cafe Miami Shores
9840 NE 2 Ave, Miami Shores, FL 33138 · Permanent Food Service · License 2336730
What drove the grade
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 21 routine inspection4 high priority (no follow-up needed, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 10 basic (3 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-34
- Safety score66
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
17 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
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 pork ziplock stored above an open box with RTE beef empanadas at reach in freezer at back kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Observed raw chicken bags stored above raw bacon containers at freezer at back kitchen.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Observed employee cleaning station and proceeded to prepared food with same gloves. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Observed paper towel stored inside container with cilantro at front counter by steam table.
Repeat violation
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed cutting board across cook line soiled.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed squeeze bottle with soap at hand sink by cook line front counter not labeled. Employee labeled.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Fabricio Vianna expired.
Basic10
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed sugar container not labeled at coffee station. Employee labeled.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed cooking oil stored on floor by back exit door across mop sink.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at coffee area.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) front counter, employee prepared new solution, Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Fixed on the spot
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
At coffee station.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
By front counter by coffee.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled front counter.
Repeat violation
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Back kitchen vents dusty.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Repeat violation
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.