TIJUANA FLATS
13256 Biscayne Boulevard
Florida, 33181
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Several throughout
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cookline Repeat Violation
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several on clean dish rack by back door Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers walk in cooler Gaskets several throughout Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked beef in walk in on speed rack, fully cooled but left uncovered
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1 expired
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One on dry storage shelf across from ice machine, one in chemical storage rack near mop sink
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like substance on vent and ceiling at warewashing area. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Small lexans and metal pans in dish storage
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach-in freezer in prep area has food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink at front counter. At cookline handwash sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk bins has food debris and mold-like substance, side of grill has food debris and grease. Repeat Violation
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 20lbs cooked ground beef ambient cooling in walk-in cooler prepared at 10am 76-84F at 1200p
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 20lbs Ground beef ambient cooling prepared at 10am 76-84F at 1200p. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by scouring pad in sink basin. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door blocked by cardboard boxes. Employee removed boxes. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly tape observed in food area with substantial amount trapped flying insects.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on tile around vent above 3-compartment sink.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Coffee cup in prep table. 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. On dry storage next single-service cups. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in maketable reach-in freezer soiled with food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime dust. Exterior of equipment throughout kitchen has grease and food debris. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered substance next to steamer, flour per operator. Operator placed label. Corrected On-Site
- 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.fly tape over prep table next to ice machine.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.spray bottle with purple unlabeled chemical on prep table. Corrected On-Site
- 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 procedural poster Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by scrubber in handwash sink next to fryer on cookline, food debris in prep area handwash sink.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid in spray bottle on prep table.
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked by fryer filter, trash. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
12
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on cook line wearing watch and bracelet Repeat Violation
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Above cook line
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On fryer station
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in lettuce touching handle Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils grill top in standing water at 126F
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans In walk in cooler dirty
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.Walk in cooler
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in server reach in cooler
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front area reach in cooler
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Multiple equipment in kitchen area
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted
- 29-44-4:High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. At mop sink hose Operator removed hose Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 00ppm) Operator refilled now reading 200ppm Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2023 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 12 basic).