Miramar, Broward County

TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO

14633 MIRAMAR PKWY, Miramar, FL 33027

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 Intermediate
Nov 28, 2023
City
Miramar
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22468417

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22468419

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line, blocked by baking sheet storage cart, manager removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 22468418

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee Munster drink inside walk in cooler, manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22146124

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed. Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 22146121

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 22146120

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee wearing a silver watch, other employee has a gold bracelet, after instructed employees removed Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22146123

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area, employee removed to be clean and sanitized Corrected On-Site

25-09-4

Detail 22146122

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Under steam table shelf , paper trays subject to water/ grease spill. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

Apr 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-07-5

Detail 21946629

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee grabbed portioned bag of raw shrimps, after changed gloves to serve customers order, without changing gloves. After instructed, employee discarded gloves,washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21946631

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-22-4

Detail 21946630

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Below HWS, in cook line , Employee cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 21392370

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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-30: Observed same Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 21392372

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Storage area, 3 missing tiles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-30: Observed same Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21392369

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-30: Observed same Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21392368

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Grease holder machine, build up of grease and food debris. - mop sink , inside with build up of grease and dirt Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-30: Observed same Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 21392371

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-30: Observed same Time Extended

Sep 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 19

08B-02-4

Detail 21390680

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. WIC- garlic sauce, shredded cheese, employee covered.. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-16-4

Detail 21390692

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee begins working on cook line, placed gloves without washing hands, after instructed employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 21390693

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee working on dishwasher area, moved to walk in cooler and grab a sauce bottle without changing gloves and washing hands. After instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21390682

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Cook line- Flip top; home made salsa (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F-Cold Holding). Observed food stored on deep containers, per operator food held less than 4 hours. Employee removed food items from containers and placed on shallow containers under ice bath. 2) flip top ; pico de gallo (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole (42-47- Cold Holding). Observed double panel on food containers. Per operator food held less than two hours. Operator removed double panel and placed food on single panel under ice bath. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21390695

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table; yellow cheese sauce 117-135 ( - Hot Holding), food is above rim line, per operator hot holding food less than 2 hours, employee removed food out of temperature and reheated to 170F Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21390684

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of corn Container of shredded cheese . Per operator, portioned 30 hours ago. Employee dated Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21390691

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.cook line - blocked by baking rack. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21390681

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook line- plastic container inside, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21390685

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. Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21390678

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle containing purple solution, employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 21390690

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Storage area, 3 missing tiles. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21390683

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Starbucks drink on front counter, next to soda dispenser, employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21390677

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storage area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21390679

Basic - Food stored on floor. WIC- box of tenderized steak. Employee placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-06-5

Detail 21390686

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cook line flip top- handle touching cheese mix, employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21390694

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Grease holder machine, build up of grease and food debris. - mop sink , inside with build up of grease and dirt Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21390688

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lower cooler next to dishwasher area. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 21390689

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21390687

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cook line, next to stove, 3 bottles containing cooking oil, vinegar, water, employee labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 20683104

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 40 live flies at front counter area landing on walls near register,signs above bottled beverage holding case, displayed hot sauce bottles and on to go cups. Observed approximately 5 live flies at front counter under Coca Cola machine on lines near drain. Operator attempted to kill flies sanitize area. Operator discarded to go cups. Observed approximately 3 live flies landing on wall above kitchen hand sink near triple sink. Observed approximately 2 live flies landing on clean pans. Operator removed pans to wash. Observed approximately 2 live flies in back prep area one of them flying around landing in no particular area and the other landing at wall above where mop sink is located. Observed approximately 5 live flies in dry storage area. Observed flying around and landing on rack and to go cup holders. Advised operator to kill flies and sanitize areas. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-23: Observed approximately 5 live flies at front counter area, landing on wall by cash register, signage and printer. Operator attempted to kill and sanitize. Observed 1 live fly flying around under soda machine. Observed 1 live fly flying and landing on wall above triple sink and 1 live fly landing on wall above hand sink by triple sink. Observed approximately 5 live flies flying in dry storage not landing in any particular area and 1 live fly landing on to go cup holder. Advised operator to kill flies and sanitize areas. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-24: -Observed 1 live fly on wall next to hot sauces behind front counter. No food contact. -Observed 1 live fly on floor underneath three compartment sink in kitchen. No food contact. -Observed 3 live flies on single use boxes on shelf in dry storage area in kitchen. -Operator exterminated 2 live flies during inspection, instructed to remove remaining flies, clean/sanitize areas. Admin Complaint

53B-14-5

Detail 20683106

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-23: Observed same. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-24: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20683105

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall soiled above triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-23: Observed same. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-24: Time Extended

Nov 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 20681445

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 40 live flies at front counter area landing on walls near register,signs above bottled beverage holding case, displayed hot sauce bottles and on to go cups. Observed approximately 5 live flies at front counter under Coca Cola machine on lines near drain. Operator attempted to kill flies sanitize area. Operator discarded to go cups. Observed approximately 3 live flies landing on wall above kitchen hand sink near triple sink. Observed approximately 2 live flies landing on clean pans. Operator removed pans to wash. Observed approximately 2 live flies in back prep area one of them flying around landing in no particular area and the other landing at wall above where mop sink is located. Observed approximately 5 live flies in dry storage area. Observed flying around and landing on rack and to go cup holders. Advised operator to kill flies and sanitize areas. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-23: Observed approximately 5 live flies at front counter area, landing on wall by cash register, signage and printer. Operator attempted to kill and sanitize. Observed 1 live fly flying around under soda machine. Observed 1 live fly flying and landing on wall above triple sink and 1 live fly landing on wall above hand sink by triple sink. Observed approximately 5 live flies flying in dry storage not landing in any particular area and 1 live fly landing on to go cup holder. Advised operator to kill flies and sanitize areas. Admin Complaint

53B-14-5

Detail 20681447

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-23: Observed same. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20681446

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall soiled above triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-23: Observed same. Time Extended

Nov 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 20675948

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 40 live flies at front counter area landing on walls near register,signs above bottled beverage holding case, displayed hot sauce bottles and on to go cups. Observed approximately 5 live flies at front counter under Coca Cola machine on lines near drain. Operator attempted to kill flies sanitize area. Operator discarded to go cups. Observed approximately 3 live flies landing on wall above kitchen hand sink near triple sink. Observed approximately 2 live flies landing on clean pans. Operator removed pans to wash. Observed approximately 2 live flies in back prep area one of them flying around landing in no particular area and the other landing at wall above where mop sink is located. Observed approximately 5 live flies in dry storage area. Observed flying around and landing on rack and to go cup holders. Advised operator to kill flies and sanitize areas. Admin Complaint

03D-06-5

Detail 20675944

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 guacamole with tomatoes (48°F - Cooling)at 10:35am. Per operator, 30 min. Retest at 11:05am at 48°F. Observed guacamole with tomatoes stacked on top of each other and wrapped. Educated operator on cooling techniques. Operator placed in reach in freezer to rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20675942

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-14-5

Detail 20675945

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20675946

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook frying tortilla chips without hair restraint.Employee placed on hat. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-22-4

Detail 20675947

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line near flat top cooking range and observed near triple sink area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20675943

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall soiled above triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-14-5

Detail 20356301

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some 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 2021-07-20: Observed same. Time Extended

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 20354122

High Priority - 1.) Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico (47°F - Cold Holding) at 2:50pm. Per operator, over 4 hrs. Observed item being double panned in flip top. See Stop Sale. 2.) Observed pico (46°F - Cold Holding); queso fresco (46°F-Cold Holding) at 3:20pm. Per operator over 4 hrs. Observed items being double panned in wait station flip top. See Stop Sale. Warning

03D-02-5

Detail 20354119

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked ground beef (44-54°F-Cooling); shredded chicken (44-45°F-Cooling); diced chicken (44-45°F-Cooling) at 3:10pm. Per operator held in unit overnight and not moved. Observed ambient temperature of unit at 41°F. See Stop Sale. 2.) Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed queso (44-45°F-Cooling) at 3:10pm. Per operator held in unit overnight and not moved. See Stop Sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20354123

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked ground beef (44-54°F-Cooling); shredded chicken (44-45°F-Cooling); diced chicken (44-45°F-Cooling) at 3:10pm. Per operator held in unit overnight and not moved. Observed ambient temperature of unit at 41°F. 2.) Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed queso (44-45°F-Cooling) at 3:10pm. Per operator held in unit overnight and not moved. 3.) Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico (47°F - Cold Holding) at 2:50pm. Per operator, over 4 hrs. Observed item being double panned in flip top. 4.) Observed pico (46°F - Cold Holding); queso fresco (46°F-Cold Holding) at 3:20pm. Per operator over 4 hrs. Observed items being double panned in wait station flip top. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 20354121

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at splitter where hose is attached. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 20354118

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20354120

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20354116

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20354117

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall above triple sink soiled. Warning