Tijuana Flats Burrito Company

1720 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2023

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Tijuana Flats Burrito Company has six inspections in the public record. Tijuana Flats Burrito Company was last inspected on Dec 5, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Tijuana Flats Burrito Company is from Dec 5, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Tijuana Flats Burrito Company is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Apr 14, 2023

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed on r live roach walking up the wall next to the water heater and one live roach coming in and out from next to the ice machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Observed three live roaches under the server station equipment and one by the ice machine. Employees killed and disposed of the live roaches. **Time Extended**

35A-05-4

Apr 12, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Oct 17, 2022

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 6 trays of Queso prepared three days ago in the Walk-in Cooler at a temperature of 45F.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 6 trays of Queso prepared three days ago in the Walk-in Cooler at a temperature of 45F. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottle with chemical substance behind front counter.

41-17-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored above soda syrup in kitchen

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook on cook line with beard and no beard guard

13-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at the front counter

23-03-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed Tomato stored in Walk-in Cooler over tortillas (RTE)

08B-17-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bulk carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the establishment **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tijuana Flats Burrito Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats Burrito Company on file is from Dec 5, 2023. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Tijuana Flats Burrito Company compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Tijuana Flats Burrito Company most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Company have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tijuana Flats Burrito Company means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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