TIJUANA FLATS

5030 State Road 46
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Seminole County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

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Nearby Locations

50 TOWNCENTER CIR.

Sanford, FL

201 N TOWNE RD

Sanford, FL

2921 S ORLANDO DR SANFORD, SUITE #162,

Sanford, FL

3450 E LAKE MARY BLVD

Sanford, FL

3730 SR E FL 46

Sanford, FL

111 S OREGON AVE

Sanford, FL

40 TOWNE CENTER CIRC

Sanford, FL

200 HICKMAN DR

Sanford, FL

590 AVA CT

Sanford, FL

150 HICKMAN DR

Sanford, FL

All Inspection Reports

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 Inspector #8725175
2025-01-17
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
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 Inspector #8848299
2024-10-03
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
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 Inspector #8845909
2024-08-02
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).