Tijuana Flats-Panama City
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Tijuana Flats-Panama City six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 9, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
The pattern that stands out is “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Panama City restaurant, which scores around 83. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer in three compartment sink tested over 500ppm. Solution diluted during inspection. Retested at 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-18-4
Basic - Ice machine missing cover on top
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat top utensils in 85F water. Water heated to 161F, **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on exterior of tortilla chip container. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink by drive through sprays to the sides when used. Low pressure from hand wash sink by three compartment sink and low pressure from sanitizer side faucet of three compartment sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored with hot sauce.
40-06-5
67
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on side of flat top in water at 123F. Employee dumped water at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Floor cleaner stored over clean linens. Employee moved floor cleaner to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quat sanitizer in three compartment sink measured over 500ppm. Per manufacturers label product should be 150 to 500 ppm. Solution diluted at time of inspection. Retested at 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment requires quaternary test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles of degreaser and bleach unlabeled. Employee labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk-in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue build up on tortilla chip containers.
23-03-4
47
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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 2 cooks and 1 server. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. 1 employee with no reporting agreement. Agreement signed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish area. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
70
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Temped utensil water at flattop at 89F, manager put water on flattop to heat up. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-05-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At three compartment sink Hand wash sink. Manager restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic forks, knives, and spoons stored food contact end up. Employee began turning utensils over at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-02-4
70
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary sanitizer tested at 0ppm. Employee made new solution, tested at 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker required at non chemical side of splitter.
29-42-4
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. Provided employee reporting agreement form.
11-26-1
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed dirty water in ice scoop holster. Manager had holster and scoop cleaned during inspection, drilled holes in holster for drainage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
64
Nov 28, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
35B-01-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tijuana Flats-Panama City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats-Panama City on file is from Jan 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats-Panama City?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats-Panama City.
How does Tijuana Flats-Panama City compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Tijuana Flats-Panama City most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Tijuana Flats-Panama City's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats-Panama City have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tijuana Flats-Panama City means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Tijuana Flats-Panama City inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tijuana Flats-Panama City is inspected around three times per year on average.
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