TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
2127 Cortez Road West
Florida, 34207
Cedar Hammock
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back kitchen area above grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid in back area of the building on the south side. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on South exit of the Kitchen As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
- 53A-05-6: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/
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink faucet. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover missing under 3 compartment sink.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster in back area of building on the South side. Person in charge cleaned up dumpster pad. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back kitchen area above grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid in back area of the building on the south side. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on South exit of the Kitchen As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
- 12A-11-4:High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee used restroom, returned to main kitchen,failed to wash hand and touched a portion control container of sauce. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing procedures after using restroom. Employee discarded p.c.sauce and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).