TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
1647 CR 220 #103
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease bin lid is open.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water at 115F on shelf above the flat grill. Also, ice scoop handle laying in the ice bin of left soda machine. Employee stored scoop properly. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf/rack above steam table has dust/debris. Repeat Violation
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Manager remade solution to 300ppm quaternary ammonium. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Manager food handler certification for Jonathan Burton expired 12-19-2024. Manager states he is scheduled to take the training. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for quaternary ammonium sanitizer.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Per manager, no proof of employee reporting for Juan, start date 1/28/25. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paintbrush with raw wood handle used for chip bin. Employee discarded paintbrush. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Proof of employee food handler training available for 4 out of 18 needing training. Also, all 4 proof of training have an expiration date of 4years from date of training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher under front counter is in the recharge zone. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top and deflector plate on ice machine has black mold-like substance.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly light is installed to left of back exit behind clean pan/insert storage rack. Fly light is directly over clean pans/inserts. Manager moved rack forward. Also, sticky trap from inside the fly light fell out and is stuck to multiple pans. Manager discarded trap and removed pans for cleaning.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underplating around soda nozzles on left soda machine and on margarita dispensers is soiled.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster has lids open. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water present in bottom of reach in cooler behind front counter. Manager states he has placed request for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Taco shells on flat sheet pan on top of melter in kitchen with no covering. Operator covered with plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in top reach in cooler drawer under flat grill. Per manager, chicken has been in the unit overnight.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed chicken (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in top reach in cooler drawer under flat grill. Per manager, chicken has been in the unit overnight. Drawer does not appear to be closing properly/tightly.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Ian T employed for a few years, per manager. Also, training certificates for Craig Z and Robert M have incorrect expiration date of four years. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid on rack at mop sink. Manager identified as bleach and labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher under front counter is in the recharge zone. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
15
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 light at back prep area has accumulated of dead flying insects.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 6-1-2023. Repeat Violation
- 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle in garbage enclosure has the lid open.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle for cheese laying in cheese. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly light installed over back prep table and over shelving holding seasonings. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right shared dumpster lid is open. Repeat Violation
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve on hand wash sink in kitchen not operable. Operator states work order has been placed for repair. Hot water tank above mop sink is leaking. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Pans of chips and taco shells on kitchen shelving without covering/lid. Operator added coverings. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen and sanitizer solution in the three compartment sink tested at 400+ppm quaternary ammonium. Operator remade solutions to 350ppm quaternary ammonium. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interiors of soda nozzles on both machines at front counter are soiled. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to locate test kit for sanitizer.
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple employee food handler training certificates have incorrect expiration date of four years from date of completion.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid on rack at mop sink.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen only reaching 69F.
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher at front register area showing in need of recharging.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/26/2024 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/31/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
15
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. Black mold-like substance on interior of ice machine and deflector plate.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired June 1, 2023.
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Excessive grease on ground in dumpster enclosure on right side in front of grease container.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop for cheese in reach in cooler on cooks line in product.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly light above back food prep table directly over shelf with dry food products. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around soda nozzles on both soda machines at front counter have debris build-up.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid open.
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cook line tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Manager remade solution to 200ppm quaternary ammonium. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white crystals on shelf under chip drawer not labeled. Manager labeled as sugar. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handling chemical at back prep area then went to kitchen, put on gloves and began preparing food.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken in far right steam table at 124F. Per manager, chicken placed in steam table approximately 20 minutes prior. Manager reheated to 171F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer on clean dish storage rack by three compartment sink has food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cook line blocked by trash can. Large rubber glove in hand wash sink on cook line. Manager removed glove. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at front counter. Manager replaced towels. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid on rack at mop sink and unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid on rack by front and wash sink. Manager labeled both. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/31/2023 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).