Tijuana Flats
Last inspected: Jan 3, 2024
43
Score
Across the available record, Tijuana Flats has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 3, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Public records show no inspections at Tijuana Flats since Jan 3, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to 14 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Kissimmee restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker should be below splitter on cove side
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hand mixer soiled with old food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.on gaskets inside ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In one unisex bathroom
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottles (2) on make table **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. As evidenced by bowl of food on make table
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table cover handle broken
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on pico, lid on queso in WIC
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At ware-washing handwashing sink and in both restrooms
31B-04-4
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Debris in 3CS sanitizer
16-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm at first test, steward replaced empty bottle, retested and reading 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table under double burner soiled with food debris, shelf above grill
23-03-4
43
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back Ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Above cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On fryer door Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in underneath grill Filters on ice machine **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In reach in cooler underneath grill
36-64-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 50ppm Operator refilled now at 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
Jun 1, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 00 ppm at first reading operated refilled at 100ppm; **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Whole reach in on cook line Knife holder in back prep area **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine back kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line reach in cooler door handles dirty
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed out new license and hanged up**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone charging on back prep table
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On fryer door handle
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Deli cups used to scoop flour Operator threw away deli cups **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line reach in underneath grill
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee star bucks drink open above ready to eat cheese sauce and other sauces
12B-13-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Multiple spatulas on cook line handles burnt
14-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored with head of mop touching floor in mop sink Operator fixed mop **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdery substance in shaker on cook line
02D-01-5
43
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on splitter Advised operator to add to hose end of splitter **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow spray bottle and blue spray bottle underneath server area Operator will label when possible **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cook line above reach in and believe reach in Operator states he will clean later **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed it out and hanged up **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cook line cutting boards advised operator to either sand or throw away and get a new one **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chips in bucket on floor Operator picked up off ground **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors around kitchen and front area need a cleaning Operator said he will clean as soon as possible **Corrective Action Taken**
36-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 2 dead roaches caught in trap above cook line Advised operator to remove Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tijuana Flats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats on file is from Jan 3, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats.
How does Tijuana Flats compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Tijuana Flats most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Tijuana Flats' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tijuana Flats 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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