Tijuana Flats

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the walk-in cooler: salsa 49, 50, garlic mix 50, house dressing 50, marinated chicken 50. Truck delivered today, curtains are at the door. Temperature has dropped 2 degrees over 15 minutes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: Ground beef 50°, bagged beef 50°, chunk raw beef 50°, diced chicken 55°, cheese sauce mix 50°, cooked onions and peppers 50°, salsa 45°, refried beans 50°, pouch avocados 50°, atom bombs 50°, black beans 51°, shred lettuce 50°, shredded cheese 51°, block cheese 50°, cream cheese 50°, chicken 50°. **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: blue window spray stored on the front line prep table. This was moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the walk-in cooler: salsa 49°, 50°, garlic mix 50°, house dressing 50°, marinated chicken 50°. Truck delivered today, curtains are at the door. Temperature has dropped 2 degrees over 15 minutes. **Warning**

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: John M has been here 2 months and was not able to show proof of certification.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the right hand soda machine has a multi port that has an accumulation of build up.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed: a staff member eating on a ventilated shelf in the kitchen. They were asked to move to the dining area, and they did. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a back pack stored on a rack over chips. The pack was moved away. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: a bag of onions stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. These were placed on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed: the cinnamon scoop touching product. This was adjusted with a gloved hand. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the dining area ice chutes are soiled on the outside of the chutes. ALSO, the ice activator on each side are soiled.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: in the dining room the spoons are stored food contact side up.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed: lack of a written procedures available for review.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the multiport nozzle in use has build up. **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: lack of a Certified Food Manager for the establishment. **Warning**

Basic - Uncovered food/single serve items stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed: on the chip line, the wall soap dispenser is stored over trays that are papered and ready for serving.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a visible poster. One was emailed. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: a jacket on the corner shelf leg, cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the ice dispenser auger axle is soiled and resides over ice as it dispenses.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed: lack of a sign in the women's restroom.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: 1 live roach at the right end of the fryer/cook wall. ALSO, at the left end of the cook/fry wall, approximately 10 live roaches. ALSO, by the ice maker and hand wash sink, 3 live roaches. 1 live roach behind the cold hold on the broiler wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed approximately 12 crawling on wall and floor in back corner of cooks line, 1 under table next to ice machine, 2 crawling on floor behind front counter, 3 under sauce dispensing equipment in lobby, 3 crawling under/behind cooking equipment on cooks line. **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed: approximately 5 dead roaches in the trap at the right corner of the cook line. ALSO, approximately 4 dead roaches in the trap on the wait/catering line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: 1 dead under Three compartment sink. **Time Extended**

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: 1 live roach at the right end of the fryer/cook wall. ALSO, at the left end of the cook/fry wall, approximately 10 live roaches. ALSO, by the ice maker and hand wash sink, 3 live roaches. 1 live roach behind the cold hold on the broiler wall. **Warning**

Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed: front line employee scoop ice with only the cup.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed: lack of any written plan.

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed: cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler, wrapped with condensation on the underside of the wrap, did not drop at least 1° in temperature during an 11 minute interval. The wrap was then loosened to allow/ promote cooling. ALSO, on the speed rack in the walk-in cooler, cooked rice, uncovered, did not cool at least 1° in an 11 minute interval. The pans were stacked close to each other, and the rack was close to the side shelf and the back wall.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the ice chute in the dining area is soiled. ALSO, the multi port soda nozzle on the front line has build up. And multiple soda nozzles have build up between the dining area and front line.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the cook line hand wash sink with a pitcher in it. The pitcher was removed. ALSO, the cater prep line hand wash sink had paper in it. This was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed lack of proof of at least 1 Certified Food Manager. **Warning**

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: lack of proof of any training. **Warning**

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed: approximately 5 dead roaches in the trap at the right corner of the cook line. ALSO, approximately 4 dead roaches in the trap on the wait/catering line. **Warning**

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: gaps visible when the back door is closed.

Basic - Food stored under unprotected fluorescent bulbs. Observed: fluorescent bulbs stored on the in use ice machine.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted Observed: lack of a posted choking sign.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed the last inspection was not available for review.

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed the sanitizer bucket on the cook line, the water was soiled.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the Margarita and adjoining drink dispenser spouts(and surrounding area) are soiled. ALSO, the flip top cutting board is stained. ALSO, the in use soda nozzles and multi port nozzles have an accumulation of build up. ALSO, the soda nozzles in the dining area have build up.

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed multiple certificates lack a date of birth, trainers name and trainers certification number.

Basic - Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed: in the expo alley, tray liners on trays stacked/stored under the hand wash sink soap dispenser. These were moved to the side. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed both grey Y ice activators in the dining area are soiled.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: approximately 6 flying insects at the mop sink which is in the kitchen/prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Observed: approximately 5 flying insects when hitting the mop sink hose. Administrative Complaint and following day callback. **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: approximately 6 flying insects at the mop sink which is in the kitchen/prep area. **Warning**

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the chip area cutting board is stained. ALSO, the multiport nozzle on the front line has an accumulation of buildup. This was then disassembled for cleaning. ALSO, the grey ice shroud in the bulk ice maker is soiled. ALSO, the dining room nozzles are soiled. ALSO, the soda nozzles on the front line have build up. **Corrective Action Taken**

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the grey Y ice activator on both sides of the guest soda machine are soiled.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: 2 drinks in the kitchen owner prep areas. The drinks were moved below or discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed: tongs hanging on equipment that protrudes into the walkway. The tongs were moved next to the fryer. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed "Y" connector at mop sink with missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector. **Admin Complaint**

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed whisk in hand wash sink by front counter

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. Observed person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof 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.

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 server station by the front register..

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches in the corner of the kitchen cook line. Manager contacted pest control to set up an inspection and treatment. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Observed one live roaches in the corner of the kitchen cook line. Also Observed more than twenty flies hovering in the mop sink area and five flies in the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Observed two live roaches between the mop sink and three compartment sink. Also observed about 10 flies around the mop sink and and a couple of flies around the hand wash sink in the kitchen. **Admin Complaint**

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

Employee Health Policies Present

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

Approved Thawing Methods Used

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure