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TIJUANA FLATS

13256 Biscayne Boulevard
Florida, 33181
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8841674

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area Repeat Violation
  • 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 in shredded cheese.
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); pico (48F - Cold Holding);. Manager discarded. Less than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Medium green cutting board.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice. Sink on cook line.

Inspection Date: 8/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8849448

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.mop sink. Manager covered. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Rick - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8841284

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
  • 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.mop sink. Manager covered. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Next to ice machine. No water to it. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Manager requested an additional week. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Rick - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8754860

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over ice machine
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.mop sink. Manager covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in cooler.
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Next to ice machine. No water to it. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 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. Rick

Inspection Date: 1/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8596470

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Staff cleaned Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
  • 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Added cover mop sink Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Tortillas chips, manager picked up. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
  • 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula and cutter between make table and press. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8471807

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Staff cleaned Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed Corrected On-Site
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Added cover mop sink Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Tortillas chips, manager picked up. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula and cutter between make table and press. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Guacamole with tomatoes. guacamole with tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding);
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. guacamole with tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); in unit over night. cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) .less than 4 hours in the make table. Table 45-50F on two different thermometers. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards

Inspection Date: 8/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366650

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green 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. Throughout establishment.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Manager turned over Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager verified ownership.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees beverage in reach in freezer. Manager put in a pan and labeled employees lunch. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers in storage at dish area. Manager turned on the side to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 handles in shredded cheese and cut lettuce on service line. Employees stood up scoops. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum pans on storage shelf. Manager turned over. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation