DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TIJUANA FLATS

Pauline Street
Florida, 32765
Seminole County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10767150

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -RIC handles soiled with accumulation of food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear exit door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -multiple stored and in use containers cracked and broken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -bins used for chips soiled with accumulation of grease -racks holding chip bins soiled with accumulation of grease -exterior of all kitchen equipment, including fryers, RIC etc. soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -WIC blower unit attached to ceiling fan covers accumulation of dust Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8725744

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -RIC handles soiled with accumulation of food debris Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear exit door Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -exterior of WIC, when facing WIC from doorway in kitchen Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -kitchen floor soiled with accumulation of food debris Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -multiple stored and in use containers cracked and broken Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -bins used for chips soiled with accumulation of grease -racks holding chip bins soiled with accumulation of grease -exterior of all kitchen equipment, including fryers, RIC etc. soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris Warning
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -WIC blower unit attached to ceiling fan covers accumulation of dust Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooling raw chicken covered and stacked Warning
  • 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/ -Ashley -Vance Warning
  • 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 employee reporting agreement form Warning

Inspection Date: 8/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8856577

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 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. -Employee ice cream in reach in freezer -Drink cups above food packing area
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Any RIC
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Salsa 45F, in cooler overnight Operator discarded
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Salsa 45F, in cooler overnight Operator discarded

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8475978

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - small reach in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 21-16-4:Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. - clean aprons on shelf below chemical cleaners
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - drinks and food stored together with dressings in small reach in cooler. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. - cook line low boy display thermometer not working. No secondary thermometer present.

Inspection Date: 8/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347308

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - B Line cooler
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents over mop sink Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - side of B Line Cooler - hood vents
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. - bagged beverage stored in ice bin.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - bagged beverage stored in ice bin. Stop sale on ice.
  • 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - beans (138f-150fF - Reheating). Manager put back into oven **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooler below flat top grill. Display blinking.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - cooler below flat top Repeat Violation