Tierra Mexican Grill Cantina Bar

7750 Nova Drive A1, Davie, FL 33324

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Tierra Mexican Grill Cantina Bar has been inspected six times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Davie restaurant, which scores around 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the handwashing sink.

14-69-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator placed on grill to heat up to 135F+. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 15 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken breast not commercially packaged stored over bags of plantains in low boy freezer located by cook line.

08A-02-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a container of raw fish stored on top of lemons in walk-in cooler.

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to three compartment sink.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container and scoop stored in the hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.

16-37-1

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken breasts 27F defrosting on counter at room temperature in kitchen.

06-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.

42-01-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine the handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior left and right side with accumulation of black/green mold-like substance

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured Mop storage area

51-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of limes stored on kitchen floor. Bag of onions on walk-in cooler floor

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in standing water temperature 97F on top of convection oven.

10-07-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.

22-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 12, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tierra Mexican Grill Cantina Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tierra Mexican Grill Cantina Bar on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tierra Mexican Grill Cantina Bar?

Across the inspection record, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tierra Mexican Grill Cantina Bar.

How does Tierra Mexican Grill Cantina Bar compare to other restaurants in Davie?

Tierra Mexican Grill Cantina Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Davie average of 79.

Has Tierra Mexican Grill Cantina Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tierra Mexican Grill Cantina Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tierra Mexican Grill Cantina Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Tierra Mexican Grill Cantina Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tierra Mexican Grill Cantina Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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