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TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO

Health inspection records show TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO in BRANDON has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

11007 Causeway Boulevard
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/3/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13520599

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 basic

  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open can of Alani energy drink on lower shelf of prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table by cheese sauce warmer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket frayed on ice machine door.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and jalapeños stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler.
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Discussed with manager manually mixing sanitizer solution in 3 compartment sink until sanitizer mixing unit is serviced.

9/16/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13520424

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on ice machine. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler doors at cookline. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**

9/15/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10919059

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on prep table by ice machine. Observed on wire shelf over ready to eat foods. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee using immersion blender with no hair restraint, Repeat Violation Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on ice machine. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler doors at cookline. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Holding ; raw beef (49F); cooked peppers and onions (49F); cooked peppers and onions (50F); yellow American cheese (50F); sour cream (51F) Temps checked at 2:10pm. Operator stated a truck delivery had the walk in cooler door open for approximately 30 minutes shortly before start of the inspection. Warning
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near ice machine. Operator replaced soap Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink liquid with no label observed on shelf by back door. Warning

4/2/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10753397

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Manager removed, placed in clean container Corrected On-Site
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on ice machine. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler doors at cookline. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed to dish. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cookline hand sink. Manager replaced Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

1/3/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8784503

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack and jacket stored on shelf over clean dishes and single use items. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on ice machine. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler on cookline.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In unisex restroom. Provided sign to operator, posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung mop Corrected On-Site

12/20/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8481576

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water from ice machine leaking onto floor, repairman has been called
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

8/23/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8382971

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Ob employee drink stored on box of green chili peppers
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink on service line
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed aprons stored in hand sink adjacent to mop sink