Tijuana Flats Burrito Co

7608 University Blvd, Winter Park, FL 327928815
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2024
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Tijuana Flats Burrito Co five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co is from Feb 26, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Tijuana Flats Burrito Co's latest score of 70 falls below the Winter Park average of 83. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At the back door
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall, ceiling and exterior of the hood have a dust build up
36-34-5
Basic - Light not functioning. At the 3 compartment sink
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Line hand sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fry baskets - handles and baskets themselves -between the grill and fryer grease build up -exterior of the chip barrels
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The white divider has a black mold like substance present
22-20-5
70
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Printed food employee reporting agreement observed operator signing handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towel at hand wash sink at prep area
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler at cooks line
23-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White flap at ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on make table at warmer table
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Hard shell tacos stored on storage shelf with no overhead protection at cooks line
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use slicer stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Slicer stored at ticket rack. Operator moved Scoop for tortilla shells stored directly on counter top **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat top grill Reach in cooler vent under flat top grill
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry storage dish area
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind steam table at cooks line
36-27-5
55
Nov 22, 2022
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler drawer at the cooks line
05-05-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working on the cooks line with no beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. At cooks line the lid that is covering the lettuce in the reach in cooler drawer is cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill soiled Gaskets throughout the cooks line soiled
23-03-4
78
Nov 8, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 10 limes visibly spoiled some with mold, some brown segregated from the wholesome limes.
01B-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink located in back had no paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink located at cooks line had empty squeeze bottle in the sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located in the back **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour in the prep area had bowl **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of onions stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at reach in cooler at cooks line and gaskets at reach in freezer at prep area soiled **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer located at prep area **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls at prep area by ice machine and hand washing sink are soiled **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour at cooks line and prep area **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Jul 25, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food particles in hand washing sink located at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water in the hand washing sink located in the back area by reach in freezer
27-16-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Metal piece that is attached to the wall located in the cooks line by the grill is rusted and is not securely fastened
36-30-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris build up between the fryer and grill
23-03-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tijuana Flats Burrito Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co on file is from Feb 26, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co.

How does Tijuana Flats Burrito Co compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?

Tijuana Flats Burrito Co most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Park average of 83.

Has Tijuana Flats Burrito Co's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.