Tijuana Flats #114, 2117 66th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TIJUANA FLATS #114
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2117 66th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
License #: 6215703
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/05/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. (Spatulas peeling) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. (0ppm quat)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Cooked chicken 63°F , cut lettuce 54°F , raw beef 56°F Corrective action: Discarded cooked food, relocated lettuce and raw beef to walk in unit.)
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. (0ppm )
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. (Cooked chicken 63°F)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface on cleaned mixer hanging on wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. (Quat strip supply is all exposed to sanitizer from falling in the sink earlier this week, rendering them unusable.)
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. (Ambient air 52°F. Unit has been freezing and had dial turned to warm setting. Manager turned unit back to cold setting.)
08/04/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.The garbage facilities are provided by the building management but used by 7-8 tenants
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Garbage in compactor not operating. Compactor is full and overflowing. (The garbage facilities are provided by the building management but used by 7-8 tenants.)
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. (The garbage facilities are provided by the building management but used by 7-8 tenants)
  • Basic - Garbage storage area insufficient in capacity.The garbage facilities are provided by the building management but used by 7-8 tenants
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture under 3 compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored behind ready-to-eat food in cold holding drawers. (Raw fish behind cut geens) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. (Bulk ice container not hanging inverted to properly dry between use) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cut lettuce stored in main line with in-use squeeze bottle of sour cream lying in lettuce container in direct contact with lettuce.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/wet cardboard/ rust residue on dry storage shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. (Personnel side gate hinges are in disrepair. Gate is leaning in unstable position.)
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.(cardboard, tortilla chip and salsa debris, plastic utensils.
  • 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. (Cheese container at main line) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. (Front line)
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. (Portion lids at customer sauce station.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. (Cookline by soda boxes)
  • Basic - Sticky soil residue build-up on soda box hoses.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. (Women's restroom faucet spraying all over counter.)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in the process of reheating for hot holding has not reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit after more than 2 hours . (Cooked rice, reaheated from previous day, at 125°F )
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. (50 ppm)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. (Storage of pink basket. Also soiled with paper towel and large food debris)
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. (Package supplied over 3 compartment sink are solid blue in color and already activated.)
11/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.( can wash / mop sink)
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.( fryer)
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.(salad cooler)
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( rear kitchen sink)
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.( hand slicer)
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.{NOTE; RESTAURANT IS TRAINING FROM COMPANY MANUAL} This violation must be corrected by : 11/12/2013.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location .[food cup stored on ready-to-eat food at make table] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.[pitted]
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[to-go-containers on storage shelf]
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Replace missing floor tiles on grill line.
  • Critical - Hand wash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use sugar bin scoop not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above oven.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on bottoms of cabinets beneath hot sauce dispenser.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen shelves.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
7/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed build-up of food debris and grease on grill line storage shelves.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on cabinets beneath hot sauce bar.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
8/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.[non spill proof lid] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[food containers]
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[cutting board]
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.[spoons]
3/25/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[rice & cheese]
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[tongs on oven door]
  • Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.[rusted]
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.[damaged/cracked lids]
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.[spoons/must be vertical]
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/3/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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