Tijuana Flats Burrito Co, 5635 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5635 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
License #: 2613805
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table unit.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal bins on storage shelf across from triple sink. Manager restocked bins to facilitate drying. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. In container of cut lettuce, make table unit on cook line. Manager removed handles out of food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 51°-66° in walk in cooler. Manager stated rice was made this morning at 10:00. Had manager placed bags of ice on rice. First temperature of rice was 51°-55° and was taken at 3:00 pm second temp at 3:45. Second temp was 51°-66°. Manager discarded rice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes 50°-46° ambient air temperature 48° pico de gallo 46° in make table unit, cook line. Manager stated lunch rush just ended and employees have been constantly in and out of unit. Corrective action, Had manager turn settings down. Re checked ambient air thermometer which read 40°.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Queso dip 110°-117° in steam table next to make table unit. Corrective action had manager reheat to 165°F and place back in steam table unit for hot holding. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Rice 51°-66° in walk in cooler. Manager stated rice was made this morning at 10:00. Had manager placed bags of ice on rice. First temperature of rice was 51°-55° and was taken at 3:00 pm second temp at 3:45. Second temp was 51°-66°. Manager discarded rice.
11/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. several plastic containers stack up wet on the dry rack by Three Compartment Sink
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Handle touch cheese on the make table cooler in cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door by common room
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink, vacuum breaker install in the wrong place. Please move the vacuum breaker to the open hose side
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream, salsa, cut lettuce, cheese, 44°-46°F, make table by cook-line, employee turn down the unit.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser only come out about one inch and not come out anymore. By the end of cook-line next to employee storage area
4/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Trays on storage shelf **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Soap over fry oil **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Hand-sink, two **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 500 ppm quat
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500 ppm quat
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Slight
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Randy Hales 7-16-08
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. 122° ground chicken, corrective action: placed in wic
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
7/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Old one
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Left at home
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Mr Jordan Donmoyer 5.6.13 just arrived **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Around them
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Rice at 60? in walk in cooler, tightly covered
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubby in it, beverage area
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Scooping salsa **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Under table by tea bags **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Pink solution under table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Hand sinks by cook line and triple-sink
12/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cook line
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. change gloves to make burrito Corrected On Site. washed hands
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. has quaternary, needs chlorine
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. two
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. more than 200ppm in bucket and 3 comp sink
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. soap above to-go cups Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 130-150F rice, mixed, all got to 138F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. hand sink by cook line and by 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk Corrected On Site.
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. container covered with plastic and lid and all stucked on top of each other, review cooling, been in cooler for 2hrs and 15 min
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. lemon in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. on rice Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spatula for fish in standing water -80F- with lemons in it Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. reading 28F in ice water
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink on hanging hose
1/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) off, mop sink.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, dispenser broken. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container,handle left in cheese.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in small cold prep holding unit and large 2 door unit.
  • Critical - Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in fan cover. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands before puttingbon gloves to cut tomatoes. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater, toilet paper rolls on top of water heater. For reporting purposes only.
8/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. bottom shelf of prep table rusted, hole Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. sink on line
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. cheese
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. vent cover in walk-in
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. on line
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cheese
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken box on beef, walk-in
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. around handle of walk-in
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. spray bottle Corrected On Site.
3/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. lemons in walk-in
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottles
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. on oven handle
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. sauce cabinet
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of bulk chip bin
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. multiple sinks
  • Ceiling tile missing. above water heater
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. hung on dry storage shelf for clean dishes
10/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area./ top shelves in reach in cooler, walk in cooler food rack in kitchen area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored./ pots Pans storage rack near hand sink without splash guard.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored./ tong hanging by deep fat fryer .
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./ wetnestting.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
4/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. guacamole and cheese on prep cooler under broilers, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. beef, discarded by mgr, 2 small pans Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. on cinnamon sugar Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. handle on sugar Corrected On Site
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 1 door reach-in
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with mold-like substance and/or soil deposits. soda dispenser around nozzles
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. handsink by cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dispenser not working properly Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. by safe box
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer bucket at cook line Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. new mgr hasn't taken test; mgr arrived Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. schedule in November
10/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/23/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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