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TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO COMPANY

944 N 4 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10801216

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior door of ice machine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles soiled on cook line
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Employee printed and posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored above RTE food in front prep reach in cooler. Employee educated and removed food from cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Damaged floor tiles and cove molding in kitchen
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of queso about to be mixed stored on floor. Placed on milk crate to elevate it for later use.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
  • 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.spoon handle in raw onions in cooler on cook line
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect glue on top of ice machine, discussed proper placement with manager, relocated **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease and food debris on cook line.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut and seasoned peppers and onions stored with unwashed produce. Items were located on same shelf. Manager separated items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop bucket.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer in buckets at 0 PPM. Manager replaced sanitizer buckets with new sanitizer, 200ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. queso (128F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (121F - Hot Holding). Employees placed into steamer to reheat. Retemp on both items above 165F Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly at front counter 1 live fly located at cook-line 2 live flies located at mop sink. Not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Manager corrected the solution to 150ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine, restocked Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10800703

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10710544

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 60 small dead flies on ceiling above open single service cases in kitchen
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under clean dish rack near back kitchen door
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Under clean dish rack near kitchen back door
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Moved cases of unwashed peppers to bottom rack in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Fly excrement and/or droppings present. Observed on dry storage racks near water heater in back of kitchen separated from cooks line.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 15 live flies under 3 compartment sink in kitchen. 4 live flies under clean dish rack by back kitchen door 2 live flies on ceiling and wall of bar area 15 live flies in bathroom hallway and entrance to mop room closet in same hallway 1 live fly above bag in box station in kitchen No flies landing on food or food contact surfaces observed.

Inspection Date: 11/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10718608

  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen at entrance to dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen is heavily soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
  • 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on ceiling. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10716693

  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen at entrance to dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen is heavily soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
  • 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on ceiling. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 5 live flies in rear dry goods storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 2 live flies behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: 6 live flies in rear dry goods storage area. 1 live fly landed in cutting board. Inspector had manager on duty wash and sanitize cutting board. 1 live fly by rear door by walk in cooler not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: 2 live flies in rear dry goods storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: 4 live flies in rear dry goods storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10714135

  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen at entrance to dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen is heavily soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on ceiling. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 5 live flies in rear dry goods storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 2 live flies behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: 6 live flies in rear dry goods storage area. 1 live fly landed in cutting board. Inspector had manager on duty wash and sanitize cutting board. 1 live fly by rear door by walk in cooler not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: 2 live flies in rear dry goods storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10710253

  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen at entrance to dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen is heavily soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on ceiling. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 5 live flies in rear dry goods storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 2 live flies behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: 6 live flies in rear dry goods storage area. 1 live fly landed in cutting board. Inspector had manager on duty wash and sanitize cutting board. 1 live fly by rear door by walk in cooler not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Manager is in process of updating all employee training. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8759569

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substances.
  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 30 dead and trapped flies in control device in rear storage area. Manager removed. Repeat Violation
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen at entrance to dry storage.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep tables in kitchen.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating food in dry goods storage area.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen is heavily soiled with grease.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on ceiling.
  • 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. Handle of scoop stored touching cheese and cut leafy greens in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 in kitchen.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 5 live flies in rear dry goods storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 2 live flies behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cook line have built up food debris. 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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple bottles containing sanitizer and degreaser not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8653462

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8649541

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces.. 4 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 3 live flies in storage area by hot water heater. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: 6 live flies observed at hot water heater in rear storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: 4 live flies in rear dry goods storage area by hot water heater not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in dining room not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8647016

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces.. 4 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 3 live flies in storage area by hot water heater. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: 6 live flies observed at hot water heater in rear storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has a hose splitter with no vacuum breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Vacuum breaker has been ordered. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8563703

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 52 dead and trapped flies in light control device. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on ice machine not inverted for protection. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and displayed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets at 0 ppm quaternary. Manager replaced buckets at 200 ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces.. 4 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 3 live flies in storage area by hot water heater. Warning
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink at 0 ppm quaternary. Manager replaced empty quaternary bottle. Second reading at 200 ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server busing tables with dirty dishes and takes plated food to tables with no hand wash in between. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has a hose splitter with no vacuum breaker. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line have built up food debris. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by ice machine used to store utensils. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 12/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368380

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop flour in storage area to the right of soda boxes. Manager removed. 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 phone on prep table next to hand wash sink by soda station. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no beard guard.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from its original container and not labeled in storage area to the right of soda boxes. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to three compartment sink blocked by apron and pans. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer across from beer keg stand behind front counter. Manager labeled correctly. Corrected On-Site