Tijuana Flats Burrito Company, 1635 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO COMPANY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1635 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239
License #: 6804700
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/04/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SEE STOP SALE. **Warning** Observed chicken in walk in cooler at 46°F. Observed taco meat at 48°F. SEE STOP SALE.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning** Upon callback establish has stop sales recorded on taco meat, chicken.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. Observed rice wrapped in plastic. **Warning** Upon callback, observed rice wrapped in plastic cooling at 100°F.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler 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. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 53°F. SEE STOP SALE. **Warning** Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 46°F. SEE STOP SALE.
07/14/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.bobserved no ambient thermometer in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SEE STOP SALE. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. Observed rice wrapped in plastic. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles by mop sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler 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. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 53°F. SEE STOP SALE. **Warning**
07/11/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. Observed rice in walk in cooler covered and wrapped in plastic wrap.
3/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated rust. Rack over Three compartment sink rusted, holding utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with mold like substance behind caulk and above three compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler standing water **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located under front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10/24/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Attached equipment, wire rack on wall behind three compartment sink has some rust.
  • Basic - Caulking between wall and three compartment sink has black mold like substance.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rust on bottom shelf of steam oven stand.
6/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in men's bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor behind fryers.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Chicken nuggets in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
12/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign in men's bathroom provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hot sauce jug in handwash sink near drive up window. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
8/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of sticky debris on soda pump lines.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, shelf posts in walkin cooler rusty.
  • Observed paper and dust debris accumulated on outside storage shed floor.
5/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, wire racks in walkin cooler are rusted.
  • Critical - Observed taco chips in tub stored on floor in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed tub of taco chips stored on floor under handwash sink in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle at front counter. Corrected On Site.
1/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Less than 100ppm at three compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in men's bathroom used by food employees.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink near drive up window used by food employees.
  • Observed debris on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed debris accumulated on outside storage shed floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Selfserve hot sauce cups not inverted. Corrected On Site.
7/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Copy of current license on display.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink near cookline used by food employees.
  • Observed debris accumulated on floor of dry storage shed.
  • Observed leaves accumulated on the ground and pad around dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid wih bagged trash inside. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed sticky residue build-up on soda pump lines.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda pump motors.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, observed employee washing food can in handwash sink in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid with bagged garbage indide.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. ABC extinguisher on bottom shelf of front counter.
10/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink near cookline .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink near three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exit egress at back door, large trash barrel in front of back door. For reporting purposes only.
7/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed open dumpster lid with bagged garbage inside.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Cover for cooling unit in walkin cooler dusty.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher on floor in kitchen next to food prep table.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
12/2/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Metal pans wet nested on clean equipment rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at front counter. Corrected On Site.
11/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusty equipment rack over three compartment sink.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, broken wooden handle on knife in knife rack.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusty hooks on equipment hanger over three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Food debris on reachin cooler gaskets across from cookline .
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tubs in front of handwash sink at drive thru window . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair,broken/missing tile at corner next to food prep table.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Two paint cans on food prep table in back. Corrected On Site.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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