TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
9161 NARCCOSSEE ROAD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sweater and backpack directly over soda bib boxes. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed gap in hood system, one hood filter.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee drink in cooler and employee lunch box next to chips area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed romaine lettuce over cut tomatoes and cut onions. Operator moved prepped items to different shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at prep station blocked by trash receptacle. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump water and rinse out towel in handwashing sink next to walk-in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bin - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of bins for chips and Lids to bins that store chips in back storage area - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
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. Bin
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- 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. Handle of scoop in shredded cheese make table in kitchen Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of bins for chips and Lids to bins that store chips in back storage area
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table; shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); pico (52F - Cold Holding); guacamole with tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) per operator less than 3 hours. Operator put everything in make table on ice. Warning
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wings over raw beef in walk in cooler. Employee moved chicken wings to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drink and bag with personal food in reach in cooler Manager moved items to the walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared dumpster
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in wall. Observed small holes in wall back prep area.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover from walk in cooler
- 14-33-4:Basic - Walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager put on gloves without hand washing after using the cellphone. Asked manager to put on gloves **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sternos over cleaned utensils and dishes over 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2023 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).