TIJUANA FLATS
Cortez Boulevard
Florida
Hernando County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemical stored hanging on rack with bag in the box soda station in prep area. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cloth stored in handwash sink in prep area near ice machine. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Far right door on reach-in cooler broken and two drawer reach-in cooler underneath grill top broken. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Operator stated repair is scheduled for equipment repairs today. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment throughout kitchen and underneath left ice bin at front counter. Standing water present in some corners of the establishment (behind chip dispensing area) and in front of mop sink. Operator cleaned up standing water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Operator started to clean and remove standing water from floor. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Standing water near back door, operator found leak underneath three compartment sink and is working on scheduling repair with plumber. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed chip dispenser soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease to the left of the reach-in cooler in the wait station area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Per operator a deep clean has been completed on chip dispenser, but accumulation of food debris and grease is still visible in some areas of dispenser. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Far right door on reach-in cooler broken and two drawer reach-in cooler underneath grill top broken. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the bottom threshold that opens to the outside to the right of the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment throughout kitchen and underneath left ice bin at front counter. Standing water present in some corners of the establishment (behind chip dispensing area) and in front of mop sink. Operator cleaned up standing water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Operator started to clean and remove standing water from floor. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 2 small flying insects underneath ice bin in front wait station area and 1 small flying insect landing on rim of to-go cup. Operator discarded. - 2 small flying insect near mop sink. - 7 small flying insects in prep area near prep sink and ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Observed 5 small flying insects in prep area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed chip dispenser soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease to the left of the reach-in cooler in the wait station area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in front wait station area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Discussed importance with fully stocked handwash sinks with operator at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License from 2024 displayed. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Far right door on reach-in cooler broken and two drawer reach-in cooler underneath grill top broken. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the bottom threshold that opens to the outside to the right of the three compartment sink. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment throughout kitchen and underneath left ice bin at front counter. Standing water present in some corners of the establishment (behind chip dispensing area) and in front of mop sink. Operator cleaned up standing water. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 2 small flying insects underneath ice bin in front wait station area and 1 small flying insect landing on rim of to-go cup. Operator discarded. - 2 small flying insect near mop sink. - 7 small flying insects in prep area near prep sink and ice machine. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Blackened Chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked Onions and Peppers (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); Bangin Chicken (57F - Hot Holding); Atom Bombs with Cream Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Cookie Dough Flautas (52F - Cold Holding) in two drawer reach-in cooler underneath flat top grill. Operator stated temperatures were taken two and half hours ago. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler with ice to rapidly cool product. Observed Shredded Cheese Blend (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with Cut Tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (44F - Cold Holding); Housemade Salsa (45F - Cold Holding); Cut Cabbage (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Corn (50F - Cold Holding); Queso Fresco Cheese (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator stated temperatures were taken two and half hours ago. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler with ice to rapidly cool product. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed chip dispenser soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease to the left of the reach-in cooler in the wait station area. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in front wait station area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above tortilla chips in storage area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooks line cooler door has sign "do not open" door damaged Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -standing water on floor near mop sink Repeat Violation
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -faucet at three compartment sink leaking heavily into sinks -faucet at mop sink dripping when shut off
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm reading in three compartment sink. Operator states due to water leaking from faucet sink becomes diluted. Operator states the refill sink to proper ppm before sanitizing dishes. Operator states work order has been submitted to repair faucet. Operator corrected sanitizer to 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/23/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and displayed new license. 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. Dirty aprons hanging on clean dish rack, touching clean dishes.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Coca Cola bag in box station leaking fluid from pumps onto bag in box products and floor area around station.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under clean dish storage near rear door
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Behind/under equipment in prep area
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Tortilla chip stored directly next to hand sink, splash guard ineffective.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink near three compartment sink
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic forks at service window not inverted.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items on speed rack in walk in cooler uncovered
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Hung on side of bucket . Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fanta Bag in box removed from box, put into hotel pan, liquid from above box dripping into removed bag contained in hotel pan. Fanta bag in pan had pin hole causing contamination. Operator disposed of broken bag.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty knives stored in rear prep area hand sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cooks line hand wash sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2023 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).