TIJUANA FLATS
5030 State Road 46
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Seminole County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
13
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -stainless steel bowl in shredded cheese blend, employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -exterior of hood has an accumulation of dust, ceiling vent stained
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -side door across from women's bathroom Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of ice machine, employee squeegeed Corrected On-Site
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -lid on full size pan of tortillas chips broken
- 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 in contact with shredded cheese, employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in front service area, provided handwashing signs and operator posted -handwash sink next to steamer, provided handwashing signs and operator posted Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler curtain soiled -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -area behind soda nozzles on left side soda dispenser Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -triple sink leaking while in operation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on top of ice machine, operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Jordan
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation
- 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. -Alexis, Keandre, and Ethan, provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. -Alexis and Ethan
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2025 revealed 18 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee snack placed in front counter low boy unit, with food for customers. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door bathroom hallway, has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in kitchen cold holding unit. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers soiled with food debris. Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Operator removed rag that was in , three compartment sink , floor drain, that was causing water not to drain. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale Report. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line make table shredded cheese (66F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (67F - Cold Holding)/ placed overnight. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher placed in hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
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. -in kitchen near chips area
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -door across from restrooms Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Metal storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -storage shelf next to walk in cooler -storage shelf in walk in cooler -small wares storage rack in dish room
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handsink in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine soiled
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above 3 compartment sink in dish room Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -guacamole with tomato 48F. In reach in cooler less than 2 hours per operator. Removed to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -door by restrooms Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -in corners of front counter
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided copy to operator via email Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -sink in kitchen
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine soiled -hand sinks soiled throughout kitchen Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dishwashing area Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).