Tijuana Flats Burrito Company

7880 Us Hwy 19, Pinellas Park, FL 33781-1708

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 17, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Tijuana Flats Burrito Company appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 17, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Tijuana Flats Burrito Company dates to Oct 17, 2023.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Restaurants in Pinellas Park average 82, so Tijuana Flats Burrito Company trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 100ppm, sink refilled 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

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. Three valid certificates provided during inspection

53B-13-5

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 on cook line

10-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.exterior of chip hopper soiled with food residue

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line

29-49-6

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler

36-50-4

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lids for Lexan containers on sink

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of beef in walk-in cooler

08B-38-4

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 14 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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 Oct 17, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Tijuana Flats Burrito Company most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Pinellas Park average of 82.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Company have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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