TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Please renew immediately at www.myfloridalicense.com Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Observed expired license 12-1-25 Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor between mop sink and three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers and onions (48F - Cold Holding) in the 2-drawer cold holding unit underneath the grill. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held between 1 and 2 hours. The operator stored the above foods in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in the handwashing sink behind the front counter. The utensils were removed from the hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing bracelets. The employee removed the jewelry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets for the 2-door cold holding unit underneath the grill.

Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic drink cup lids stored on the floor behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the lids. Corrected On-Site

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

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

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

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.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the walk in cooler and above the three compartment sink.

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed the recycling dumpster overflowing.

Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

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

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

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

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

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

Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

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

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

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the reach in cooler at the server station.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

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.

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.

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.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of sterno next to spices in the back prep area.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking pipe at the hand wash sink by the three compartment sink.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time Extended

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time Extended

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

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.

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2021. Repeat Violation

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

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

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

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the front line. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottles not labeled at the front counter. Operator labeled the chemicals. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above the cook line. Operator stated a service call has been made to replace the tile. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 12/1/2021.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop for ice machine stored in a soiled holding unit. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice scoop holder. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator properly stored the employee beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler on the cook line.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in the handwash sink in the dish area.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 400ppm. Operator discarded solution and refilled at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around soda nozzles soiled with a slime like substance. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing chemicals at mop sink not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair above prep area in kitchen.

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed no drain cover underneath three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on beverage cooler behind front counter soiled with a slime like substance. Observed shelves above prep area by cook line soiled with food debris.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed soiled mop heads in mop sink stored in a manner not allowed to dry. Operator removed mop heads. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispenser around soda nozzles with debris. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chemical, all purpose cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go style container in sugar. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards.

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to fix door at ice bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone, wallet and keys over single serve items and food prep. Operator moved to employee storage area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris under kitchen equipment on floors.

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 handle scoop in sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug. Shared space. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sinks main line and Bach at 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on cook line with slime like build up Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers. Operator removed and rewashed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed shared space dumpster with lid open. Operator closed lid Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispenser at front counter with black like build up. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensil in hand wash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area.

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to fix lid of ice machine.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee confirmed beverage on shelf with single serve food storage. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at area in front of 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food like debris on shelves outside Walk in Cooler. Observed multiple gaskets with slime like build up.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted plastic to go cutlery. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tortilla chips not covered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site