Tijuana Flats Burrito Company, 1270 N Wickham Rd Unit 2 And 3, Melbourne, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO COMPANY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1270 N Wickham Rd Unit 2 And 3, Melbourne, FL 32935
License #: 1506039
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 10/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on shelf at back prep station found at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Y connector at mop sink
  • High Priority - Several drain flies observed by mop sink floor drain and back kitchen area. Operator stated that she is currently using pressure washer to clean drains but will call their pest control company for service.
10/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.all on cook line
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under hand sink on front line
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Batteries low. Dish area
07/17/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Shredded cheese **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sinkand floor drain in sink area**Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens room, prep and dish area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Manager states it went out this morning and repairman has been called
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Counter area **Corrected On-Site**
10/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Sink area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep and dish area.
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 44° rechecked 15 minutes later found at 40° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Scrubbing bubbles on ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
5/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/29/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - 1/2 gap under rear door
  • Critical - 5 employees or more on duty with no Certified Manager COS when manager Jenipher arrived
  • Critical - Can opener and blade are in bad condition - not in use
  • Ceiling tile missing
  • Chipotle chicken 46, 47, 48, 45 - made yesterday
  • Critical - Cleaner on top of the ice machine
  • Condiment cups not protected
  • Cooked meat pan not covered in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Drink nozzle area on soda machine not cleaned
  • Critical - Employee drink on same shelf as fry baskets
  • Employees wearing rubber bracelets, female wearing rings and no effective hair restraint
  • Critical - GM Vivian, Certification expired Sept 2012
  • Ground beef 46, 47, 45 - cooling since last night
  • Critical - Hand wash sink used to fill a pot
  • Low lighting on walk in cooler
  • Melted pan lids- portion cup with no handle in cheese
  • Critical - Mop water dumped outside - per employee
  • Critical - No covered receptacle in ladies restroom
  • Critical - No proof of employee training
  • Critical - Putting on gloves without washing hands
  • Queso 45, 44, 43, 42 - made yesterday, raw chicken 48. ambient temp - worked with 2hrs - 11am, pork 41, chicken chunks 42 - 43, raw steaks 42, refried beans 179, pork 158, ground beef 158, refried beans 180, shred cheese 41, sour cream 43 and 32, chicken 39, raw steak 40, beef 172, chicken 178, queso 181
  • Rice 50-53 coding since last night - 54, 56, 58 chipotle chicken 43, blackened chicken 43, black beans 43
  • Rice 50-53F from 10/24, ground beef 45-47F cooling from 10/24, queso 45F cooling from 10/24
  • Critical - Small flies throughout kitchen and bar area
  • Critical - Some cutting boards are badly stained
  • Stop sale issued on 3d items
  • Washed pans wet nesting on shelves
10/25/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Interior of ice machine moderately soiled with rust like residue.
  • Critical - No ambient thermometer in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed can opener heavily soiled.
  • Observed clean food containers not properly air dried before stacking - wet nesting.
  • Critical - Observed rice and ground beef in walk in cooler at 45F and 44F. Operator had temp log from earlier in a.m. documenting temps were below 41F. All items will be used in less than 24 hrs. Advised operator to monitor cooler temperature and contact the appropriate person if unit is unable to maintain 41F or below.
  • Critical - Observed walk-in cooler at 44F. Ambient temperature was documented earlier in am and was below 41F.
7/3/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors tiles missing under prep table.replacing tiles and regrouting
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.fan covers and cls on unit in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.front line and chemical rack
  • Several Plastic food containers cracked. Corrected On Site.manager discarded
1/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing.cook line
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.cook line
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands before appling gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees drinks stored on the same shelf with food in the walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed moderate encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Observed wall mildly soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.cook line server area
9/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/5/2011Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cook line cooler drawers incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 62F This violation must be corrected by : 05/05/2011.
  • Critical - Cooked taco beef not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.found at 98F in 2 hours
  • Observed fan covers moderatly soiled
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.raw steak 60F,cooked dice chicken 59F in cook line cooler drawer
  • Critical - Observed several live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.0ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.when handling raw steak Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
5/4/2011Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.pans Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Corrected On Site.found
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.with clean dishes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.y connection at mop sink
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.when appling gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.scooping ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed green cutting board with Heavy mold like build up.
  • Observed sfoam plates stored without protection from contamination/food debree on cook line.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.abc
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered pre filtered tea bags on top of dishmachine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered taco shells ion cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed several small flying insects in bar area.
2/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
9/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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