Tijuana Flats Burrito Co, 9520 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9520 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33626
License #: 3916090
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Catering trays **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **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**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Can spray paint next to wrapped straws **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Nozzle on pump for sauces
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
09/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Below prep table.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Blue handled knife, make table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Kitchen, front service area.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen above Walk in cooler, storage area.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelves in storage area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles at grill area, service area.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 47°, right side make table.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Around chute.
4/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Hotel pans.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On flat top grill, water was at 108 degrees.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand wash sinks in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
10/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. By side door **Warning**
5/31/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler not capable of maintaining tcs foods below 41° **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. By side door **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Catering trays **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
5/30/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Raw animal food not properly separated from unwashed produce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large catering trays and lids.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
1/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. scoop/cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cook's line reach in.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. walkin cooler was shut down for repairs for 1 1/2 hours. at time of inspection the walkin cooler had been running for 45 minutes prior to inspection. items in walkin cooler were cooling. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife /cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles.
8/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. circuit baker tripped to cooler under flattop. Corrected On Site. removed all pfh, reset breaker.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. lids in pan/water.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.ice machiine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef, chicken , fish under flattop. Corrected On Site. removed all phf from cooler under flattop .
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles.
3/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in under grill/ service station reach in.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
11/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen/both hand sinks.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. front counter.Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. between changing gloves.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. large plastic trays/ice machiine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles
7/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. above walkin cooler door.
  • Critical - Food not cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. missing bulb.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walkin cooler.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cook's line cooler.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. small reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar bin.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chips above cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. lids to reachin coolers.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. by back door
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. back door blocked.
8/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. taco bowls
  • 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
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. ice bucket
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. grout not level with tiles
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
6/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. front, prep
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. grout not level with tiles in kitchen
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. fryolator cleaner
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. back door
1/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottle
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. tortilla shells
  • 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
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. kitchen
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. grout not level with tiles in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
9/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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