TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
2127 Cortez Road West
Florida, 34207
Cedar Hammock
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 1/23/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8826723
- 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/
Inspection Date: 7/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8737069
- 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**
Inspection Date: 2/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8482494
- 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink splitter in back kitchen area.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on 2 employees engaging in food preparation. Person in charge did not have beard guards.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over Grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.
- 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
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in front kitchen area chemical bottle with no label. Person in charge stated it was sanitizer and labeled accordingly. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 8/24/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8358130
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple people with wrist watch's and Jewelry preparing food. - 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