TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO COMPANY

944 N 4 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 3/18/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 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**
Food Inspector #10800703
2025-03-18
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 3/17/2025

High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 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.
Food Inspector #10710544
2025-03-17
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/17/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 11/15/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 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**
Food Inspector #10718608
2024-11-15
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 11/12/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 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**
Food Inspector #10716693
2024-11-12
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 11/8/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 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**
Food Inspector #10714135
2024-11-08
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 11/6/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 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**
Food Inspector #10710253
2024-11-06
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 11/1/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 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**
Food Inspector #8759569
2024-11-01
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2024 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).