Tijuana Flats Burrito Company, 1024 Avalon Park Blvd #108, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO COMPANY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1024 Avalon Park Blvd #108, Orlando, FL 32828
License #: 5811779
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bucket of red sauce on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Eating while in the kitchen, cook line.
  • Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Cook eating food while cooking.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Baby powder stored with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. White bucket holding tortilla chips.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On fry station handle.
  • High Priority - First aid supplies improperly stored. First aid kit stored on shelf above prep table in rear of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Manager on duty (David), stated he has a certified food manager card but unable to show proof. **Admin Complaint**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
09/04/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, rust build up blade of can opener.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored, long cutting board was stored on floor by soda station.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils by steamer, by cooks line.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, between tiles inside walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable, tiles missing grout inside walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, bottle of oil by cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, blade of can opener was rusted.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils, bean residue on clean pan clean dish rack by 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, blocked opened for extended period of time.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, small cooler by ice maker.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, stored on draining board of3 compartment sink and food prep table.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, pico de gallo containing diced tomatoes., inside walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, containing purple liquid, dish washing area.
4/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Salsa bucket on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** On call back hot sauce on floor in dry storage.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Catering trays and aluminum trays in dry storage area not protected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
1/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. To-go containers in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Salsa bucket on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bucket containing food products on floor of walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Located on top of hand washing sink by reach-in beer cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Staff member's jacket stored with single service items in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic and metal pans. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Catering trays and aluminum trays in dry storage area not protected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Sugar scoop handle in contact with sugar in white storage bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White buckets contains rice, sugar and tortilla chips. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
11/25/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Cut tomato in large plastic buckets in the walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep unit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Wiping clothes and magic eraser. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid. **Repeat Violation**
2/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Prep unit
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
10/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Expired license displayed.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Plastic containers of sauces on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Jackets,helmets,and a skate board stored on food storage shelf/single use cups.
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by: 3-26-12. Corrected on site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Prep unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Women's restroom. Repeat violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Opened to go boxes not inverted on top shelf in dry storage. Repeat violation.
  • Critical - Observed soiled material on slicer. Vegetable dicer. Repeat violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken in walk-in cooler. Corrected on site. Repeat violation.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Spatulas melted. Repeat violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between wall and clean storage rack.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
1/26/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Front counter hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee preparing food without hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on Vegetable dicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee mixing cheese sauce wearing a watch.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food wearing black and red plastic bracelet.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food wearing plastic bracelet. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Plastic containers of cheese and sauces in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Plastic containers of chips stored on floor at cook line.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Prep unit
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Small salsa prep unit next to ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Paper cups used for self service hot sauces not inverted.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Cooked chicken and rice not covered in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Spatula handles melted and no longer easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
9/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.HWS IN BACK BLOCKED BY MOP BUCKET Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.FAN GUARD
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SOILED GASKITS IN REACH IN COOLERS
  • Critical - Observed buildup of HEAVY BLACK slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on ICE TEA dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.COOK PUTON NEW GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.OIL BOXEX IN WIC
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.SOILED CUTTING BOARDS
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • ObservedREACH -in cooler gasketS torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.DICED CKN 122 AND GROUND BEEF 125 F IN STEAM TABLE.AS PER MGR LESS THAN 2 HRS. ADVISED TO REHEAT TO 165
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.FRY SEASONING Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.WATER SQUEEZE BOTTEL
5/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.OIL AND WATER SQUEEZE BOTTELS
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.SHREDED CHEESE
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.COOK PUTON NEW GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.COOKS OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINER BY STEAMER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance.RAW WOOD PANEL ON WALL IN BACK ROOM.
  • Observed REACH -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.ON COOK LINE
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.SOILED CUTTING BOARD
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.SOILED REACH IN COOLER GASKITS ON LINE
  • Drain cover(s) missing.AT MOP SINK
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.FILLING WATER JUG Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. ON COOK LINE
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK DOOR
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.BIG FIVE
  • Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. MINIMUM INTERNAL COOKING TEMPRATURE OF CHICKEN
12/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.EMPLOYEE CHOPPING TOMATOES WEARING LOOSE BRACELET AND LOOSE WATCH Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.EMPLOYEE CHOPPING TOMATOES DRINKING COFFEE FROM OPEN CONTAINER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.DUMPING COOKED CHICKEN JUICE IN HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.BACK DOOR
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK DOOR
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.FANGUARD IN WALK IN COOLER
5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD FILTERS
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.BACK DOOR
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK DOOR
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.FAN GUARD IN WIC
5/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food(SHREDED CHEESE ) and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. COOK HANDLED TRASH CAN AND THEN CHANGED GLOVES ( PUT ON NEW GLOVES) WITHOUT WASHING HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed MANAGER PREPARING FOOD with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD FILTERS
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.BACK DOOR
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK DOOR
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.FAN GUARD IN WIC
  • Light not functioning.HOOD GHTS
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.CLEAR LIQUID BY CASHIER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. MISSING TRAINERS SIGNATURE , DATE OF TRAINING AND EXPIRATION AND NAME OF ESTABLISHMENT ON ALL This violation must be corrected by : 05/04/2010.
3/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food [sugar] removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of moldlike slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of debris on soda fountain near dispensing nozzles.
  • Equipment and pans not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at cookline handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at prep area(s) handwashing lavatory.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout missing between tiles in rear kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item [cleaner] stored by pans.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided for Cynthia. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
7/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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