Tijuana Flats Burrito Company, 7880 Us Hwy 19, Pinellas Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO COMPANY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7880 Us Hwy 19, Pinellas Park, FL 33781-1708
License #: 6216200
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic souffl cup in use, replaced with measuring cup **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Wait state, items segregated , labelled and moved **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on fryer door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple locations : kitchen, both restrooms
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser needs battery replacement Corrective action taken: roll of paper towels provided **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Labelled during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
07/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil and water **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
2/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In ladies restroom
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go lids not inverted
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloths stored in sink
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
12/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. ( shift supv) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.( lowboy drawer not tightly fitting)
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.( hand towel dispenser in kitchen in disrepair)
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.(cleaners/sprays above ice machine)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( kitchen)
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Low boy drawer does not close properly to ensure proper temperatures.
11/29/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand towels not provided at front hand sink.
  • Critical - Low boy drawer does not close perperly to ensure proper temperatures.
  • Low boy drawer does not close properly to ensure proper temperatures.
  • Critical - No proof of employee training.
  • Noted moisture/water inside storage containers on shelf next to 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed cooked chicken in low boy drawer reading 45 degrees.
  • Critical - Plastic spray bottle not labled with contents.
  • Single service party trays not stored inverted on storage shielf.
  • Critical - bag of onions on walk in cooler floor.
9/5/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed kitchen walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage container handles.
  • Critical - Working container of rice removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on grill line storage rack.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed fry vat food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on wine cooler in poor repair.
  • Observed grill line preparation cooler cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ( Sugar )
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in sugar storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on grill line cooler drawer.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Working containers of rice removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical - Working containers of tortilla chips removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Kitchen hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cook line wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Working containers of tortilla chips removed from original container not identified by common name.
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chlorine test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in waitress station cooler.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor beneath equipment.
  • Critical - Observed fry vat food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No chlorine test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed grill line equipment food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
10/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[make-table]
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[make-table]
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[party trays ]
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.[buildup inside make-table]
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[kitchen ]
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
6/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. This violation must be corrected by : 12/15/09.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.[cooli]
12/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[WIC] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.[damaged handles]
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
7/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/12/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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