Tijuana Flats Apollo Beach

6578 N Us Hwy 41, Apollo Beach, FL 33572

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2023, Tijuana Flats Apollo Beach has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 13 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Apollo Beach facility scores 67, putting Tijuana Flats Apollo Beach on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink at bar tested 500+ppm quaternary ammonium, manager remade tested 400 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 128 F in steam table, manager voluntarily discarded.

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sinks near walk in cooler.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in handwash sink at bar.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use handwash sink to fill up pan with water.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jacket and phone on prep table. **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cheese in reach in cooler.

10-06-5

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on shelf with plates. **Repeat Violation**

21-44-1

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled at dry storage.

02D-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with plates. **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from AC going into handwash sink near register. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**

31A-10-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of handwash sink, garbage can was moved at time of inspection. Handwash sink at bar and handwash sink near register is hooked up to Air conditioning units and inaccessible. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Handwash sink near register is still hooked up to air conditioner and is unable to turn on. **Admin Complaint**

31A-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**

08B-49-4

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 8, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sinks throughout establishment.

31B-02-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sinks throughout establishment.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tijuana Flats Apollo Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats Apollo Beach on file is from Jan 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Apollo Beach?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats Apollo Beach.

How does Tijuana Flats Apollo Beach compare to other restaurants in Apollo Beach?

Tijuana Flats Apollo Beach most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Apollo Beach average of 67.

Has Tijuana Flats Apollo Beach's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats Apollo Beach have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tijuana Flats Apollo Beach 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.

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