Tijuana Flats Burrito Co, 180 S Belcher Rd, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 180 S Belcher Rd, Largo, FL 33771
License #: 6215926
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.(make table)
  • Basic - Ice buckets not inverted for proper drying after use. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. (Front line) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. (Ice scoop in wall holder that does not have drain holes. Holder is soiled and as pooled water.)
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. (Cookline unit across from flat top grill.)
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. (On cooks line) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(both handwash sinks in prep area, drive through window area) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
5/7/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.(boxes of chips on floor in storage area) **Warning**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.(chips in plastic garbage bags) **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(0ppm in sanitizer bucket in prep area) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(cooked chicken and pork and raw beef in drawer cooler on cooks line at 48°f-49°) **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(chicken, beef, pork, fish, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes all at 48°f-52°f.) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. (On cooks line) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by dirty dish ware in dish area and by sauce pump on cooks line) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(both handwash sinks in prep area, drive through window area) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.(men's restroom) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
5/6/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler, sack of onions
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 10ppm, wiping cloths , recheck 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar bin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
11/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Inside walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 2 locations in dishwahing and prep areas **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with food debris. Vegetable dicer **Corrected On-Site**
6/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for wiping cloths . Measured 10 ppm. Recheck 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed hole in wall. Tiles missing, mop sink faucet area
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Plastic deli container inside bulk sugar bin **Corrected On-Site**
11/28/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. dumping beverages into handwash sink ; front line 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. plastic portion cup inside bulk sugar bin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
8/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. all panels removed for cleaning For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing improperly installed. handwash sink not firmly fixed to wall - cook line [note: there are 2 handwash sinks on cook line]
1/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. utensil in handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. cabinet under condiment dispensers
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Operator can fax copy of renewal to Tampa office 813 233 2908 This violation must be corrected by : 10/26/11.
8/23/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for wiping cloths. measured at 10ppm Corrected On Site. recheck 100ppm
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. chicken covered during cooling process [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site. uncovered
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. cook lIne
5/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. ckd chicken covered before cooling to 41 degR F Corrected On Site. chicken uncovered
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bulk box of chips
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. cook line
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
1/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink , wiping cloth buckets
  • Critical. Observed buildup ofdebris on condiment dispensing nozzles. [dining room]
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. stacked while still wet
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine sanitizer measured at 200ppm [both wiping cloths & 3 comp sink] Corrected On Site. recheck 100ppm
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.(0 ppm at 3 compartment sink) Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(0 ppm) Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.(missing tiles in mop sink area)
6/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.(1 can of ripe olives, 2 cans of tomato salsa on rack, please separate) Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(cheese on cooks line) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(cooks line) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. (cooks line)Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.( walk in cooler door frame) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen )
1/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(cheese on cooks line) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(walk in cooler)
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(0 ppm) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.(walk in cooler door frame)
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
9/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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