TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
3404 Clark Road
Florida, 34231
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic portion cups with no handles used as scoops for cut tomatoes and salsa on the cook line. The operator removed the portion cups. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the walk in cooler and above the three compartment sink.
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed the recycling dumpster overflowing.
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar at the server station not stored above the food. The operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese dip (55F - Cold Holding); salsa (55F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler behind the front counter. The operator stated the items had been held for approximately 1.5 hours. The operator moved the above potentially hazardous foods to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bag of ice stored in the handwashing sink behind the front counter. The operator discarded the bagged ice. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit. Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed the employees on staff at time of inspection are ServSafe manager certified. No proof for other employees.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for rice in the prep area. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for cilantro in the reach in cooler. The operator removed the containers form the above foods. Corrected On-Site
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
- 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. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar at the server station not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed the scoop handle used for raw chicken not stored above the food in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the reach in cooler at the server station.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The raw chicken was date marked 9/16. The operator discarded the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The raw chicken was date marked 9/16. The operator discarded the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed raw beef (45F - Ambient Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The raw beef was cut approximately 4.5 hours prior to inspection. The operator placed the raw beef in the reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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. Observed the handle of the scoop touching the cut tomatoes in the walk in cooler.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spatula in the water at 89F. Operator reheated the hot water up to 165F. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the sink by the the three compartment sink.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking pipe at the hand wash sink by the three compartment sink.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a cook handle a dirty iPad and then touched food without washing hands.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling a dirty iPad and failed to change gloves.
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed the spray below the flood rim of the three compartment sink.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of sterno next to spices in the back prep area.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink by the three compartment sink with a scrub in it. Operator removed the scrub. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the restaurant. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 33-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed a heavy accumulation of dead insects on a fly trap in the mop sink area.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls with no handle used as a scoop for flour near the cook line. Observed a portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for corn at the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the scoops. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the scoop for the ice machine stored in a soiled holder in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed the handle for the scoop used for sugar not stored above the food product. The operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution at 0ppm. The operator refilled the solution to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 12 small flying insects in the mop sink area with no direct contact with food. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink on the cook line blocked by a trash can. The operator moved the trash can. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at the front counter. The operator replaced the batteries for the dispenser. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for sugar at the wait station. The operator removed the plastic ramekin. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2021. Repeat Violation
- 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 bag stored hanging from a rack with clean equipment. The operator properly stored the employee item. Corrected On-Site
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop for ice machine stored in a soiled holding unit. The operator removed the holder for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the front line. Repeat Violation
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary solution in a sanitizer bucket at the front counter at 50ppm. The operator discarded the solution and refilled with a solution at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink on the cook line used to fill water in a pitcher. The operator was educated the sink is for handwashing only. **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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/21/2023 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).