Pinellas Park, Pinellas County

TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO COMPANY

7880 US HWY 19, Pinellas Park, FL 33781-1708

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Oct 17, 2023
City
Pinellas Park
County
Pinellas
Status
Closed
Inspections
6

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.

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

22-43-4

Detail 22372126

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 100ppm, sink refilled 200ppm Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22372123

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. Three valid certificates provided during inspection

10-06-5

Detail 22372122

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 cheese on cook line

23-03-4

Detail 22372127

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.exterior of chip hopper soiled with food residue

29-49-6

Detail 22372124

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line

36-50-4

Detail 22372125

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 22095558

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lids for Lexan containers on sink

08B-38-4

Detail 22095559

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of beef in walk-in cooler

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 17

35A-02-6

Detail 21684241

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly next to triple sink. 1 live fly over mop sink 1 live fly over cook line

03A-02-5

Detail 21684239

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 53 degrees Fahrenheit, guac with tomatoes 52 degrees Fahrenheit,

29-42-4

Detail 21684227

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Y-split missing vacuum breaker

22-02-4

Detail 21684234

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Base pads around nozzles at soda machine near registered soiled

53A-02-7

Detail 21684242

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Frank Duke employed as manager for 1 year with no CFM

31B-06-4

Detail 21684237

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand sink next to triple sink and entrance to kitchen

22-20-5

Detail 21684232

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

50-09-4

Detail 21684230

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 21684238

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above prep table.

13-03-4

Detail 21684231

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with hair in bun and no restraint

33-19-4

Detail 21684235

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

10-02-4

Detail 21684233

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs hanging on metal storage rack next to flat top

10-06-5

Detail 21684228

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 shredded cheese

23-03-4

Detail 21684243

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food residue on cook line

33-16-4

Detail 21684229

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 21684236

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chorizo and cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Coffee packets next to ice machine

02D-01-5

Detail 21684240

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of white powder on prep table next to fryers. Squeeze bottles on cook line

Apr 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

41-10-4

Detail 21017705

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaned with foods near prep table. Cleaner was moved. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21017711

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wet towels in sink. Towels were removed. Trash an in front of sink. Can was moved. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 21017717

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/ Observed 4 employees working during inspection. Manager showed up during inspection is Clarissa Baker but did not have her certificate with her. The other certified manager is currently not onsite. A repeat of this violation will result in possible legal action taken.

27-16-4

Detail 21017706

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook line hand washing sink 76 degrees Fahrenheit,

24-05-4

Detail 21017716

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket was flipped. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21017708

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks near single service items. Drink was moved. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21017712

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On racks with clean pans.

14-11-4

Detail 21017714

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. OVEN MITTS

08B-38-4

Detail 21017710

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of salsa and cheese on kitchen floor. Food was moved. Box of oil on cook line floor. Bags of onions on walk in cooler floor. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 21017707

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line gaskets.

21-11-4

Detail 21017709

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Manager made a new bucket.

06-01-5

Detail 21017715

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Corn thawing at room Temperature.

42-01-4

Detail 21017713

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink.

Jan 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 20770212

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on double door reach-in cooler of cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 20770211

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves rusted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Time Extended

Jan 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 16

12A-16-4

Detail 20760547

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee handled phone and then proceeded to handle food in storage container. Discussed proper hand washing procedures. Warning

41-24-4

Detail 20760539

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. By soda bag in the boxes of front line Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 20760543

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled face mask and then clean food storage containers with no glove change or hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing procedures. Employee handled phone and then proceeded to handle clean food preparation utensils. Discussed proper hand washing procedures. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20760536

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: refried pinto beans 49°F, queso 50°F, cooked shredded chicken 49°F, refried black beans 49°F, queso 50°F, sour cream 50°F, cooked diced chicken 50°F. Per operator the elevated temperature was noticed around 10 am on thermostat. No temperatures were taken last night or this morning. Discussed with operator that time/temperature control for safety food is no longer safe for consumption if it's been out of temperature longer than 4 hours. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20760546

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Double door reach-in cooler of cook line: shredded cheddar jack 47°F, cut lettuce 47°F, sour cream 47°F. Top portion of double door reach-in cooler temped off. Top lid was open. Technician made adjustments to cooler during inspection Walk-in cooler: refried pinto beans 49°F, queso 50°F, cooked shredded chicken 49°F, refried black beans 49°F, queso 50°F, sour cream 50°F, cooked diced chicken 50°F, raw chicken 49°F, raw steak 50°F, raw chicken wings 49°F. Per operator the elevated temperature was noticed around 10 am on thermostat. No temperatures were taken last night or this morning. Technician finished repairs on coolers at the start of inspection. Stop sale issued for foods. Discussed with operator that time/temperature control for safety food is no longer safe for consumption if it's been out of temperature longer than 4 hours. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 20760545

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On rack above flat top grill: cooked chicken 116°F, pinto beans 127°F. Operator began reheating foods. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20760549

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on double door reach-in cooler of cook line. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20760540

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to three compartment sink blocked by grease filter device. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20760541

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink of cook line and next to three compartment sink. Employee placed paper towels Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20760548

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

36-10-4

Detail 20760542

Basic - Attached equipment soiled. Grease accumulation on lines behind fryers Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20760537

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease accumulation on racks above fryers. Mold-like substance on gaskets of front double door reach-in cooler. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20760544

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Double door reach-in cooler of cook line. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 20760534

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

36-27-5

Detail 20760535

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold-like substance on front line near ice machine Warning

21-08-4

Detail 20760538

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 100 ppm Warning