Hightide Burrito Co
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2024
37
Score
Inspectors have visited Hightide Burrito Co five times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 17, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 13 violations lately and about 18 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Hightide Burrito Co's 37 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. Employee washed dishes then got clean dishes from dish machine, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain killer above prep table, cook line, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in back kitchen, employee placed some **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
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. 3 employees here more than 2 month **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one new employee, he did it when inspecting **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Exterior lid for impeccable machine is cracked!showing insulation
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf by walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. At cook line
21-11-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. In hand sink at back kitchen
29-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed limes on shelf above guacamole in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line, employee placed it in sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powder in bulk, employee labeled salt and pepper **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
37
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. 10 second handwashing after raw shrimp and grabbing tortillas, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Read substance, faded, unable to read, by mop sink
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men restroom
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In hand sink in back kitchen
31B-03-4
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. One employee here for 6 months, couldn't get her certificate form another location
53B-13-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep unit
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in prep cooler, shelf in walk in cooler too **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Trays on storage shelf not inverted, mgr inverted them **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powder on shelf, labeled cinnamon sugar by employee **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Container with lids is dirty, shelf by walk in cooler
24-06-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on cutting board, employee moved them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelf by triple sink **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in between them **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
27
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook grabbed raw shrimp then changed gloves and grabbed a tortilla, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee scratched face then grabbed pack of tortillas, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 107f queso, chicken, employee turned warmers higher, got to 165f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For new employee **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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. Expired in 2021, James
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By prep sink **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with open foods, he put one on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under ice machine and soda machine
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 2 missing, employee states they area being cleaned
14-42-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids not inverted, employee inverted them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown powder on storage shelf, employee wrote cinnamon sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe in hand sink, front counter area **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
29
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hightide Burrito Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hightide Burrito Co on file is from Sep 17, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hightide Burrito Co?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hightide Burrito Co.
How does Hightide Burrito Co compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Hightide Burrito Co most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Hightide Burrito Co's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hightide Burrito Co have averaged around 13 violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hightide Burrito Co means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Hightide Burrito Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hightide Burrito Co is inspected around three times per year on average.
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