Mi Tierra Restaurant in Sarasota

Last inspected:

1068 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 342363426
Overview

Mi Tierra Restaurant in Sarasota has logged 24 inspections with 147 total violations since 2016, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been recurring, particularly handwashing violations documented in at least five inspections between 2024 and 2025, employee health policy violations cited in at least three inspections, and improper chemical storage documented in multiple inspections. A fire safety violation on November 19, 2025 noted marked exit/path to marked exit blocked by bags of rice. The most recent complaint-based inspection on March 11, 2026 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
147Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Mi Tierra Restaurant in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 6.1 violations / inspection 6.1 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Mi Tierra Restaurant in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Bags of rice stored in front of a marked exit in the kitchen. Owner removed the bags of rice. **Corrected On-Site**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Portable fire extinguisher in dining room area dated 5/2012

Mi Tierra Restaurant in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections33 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mi Tierra Restaurant in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mi Tierra Restaurant in Sarasota last inspected?
Mi Tierra Restaurant in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Mi Tierra Restaurant in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Mi Tierra Restaurant in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Mi Tierra Restaurant in Sarasota had?
Mi Tierra Restaurant in Sarasota has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Mi Tierra Restaurant in Sarasota find?
Mi Tierra Restaurant in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Mi Tierra Restaurant in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, Mi Tierra Restaurant in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Mi Tierra Restaurant in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Mi Tierra Restaurant in Sarasota has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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