Tijuana Flats, 4 N Summerlin Ave, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TIJUANA FLATS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4 N Summerlin Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
License #: 5811037
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 08/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Slight Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
08/11/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed beverage on shelf next to singles ervice items and bottle of water on prep table. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make reach in cooler lettuce 50f for 3 hours, tomatoes 50f for 3 hours, cheese 50f for 3 hours. Corrective action taken: operator placed all items on temporary time plan. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-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. Make reach in cooler on cook line. Observed ambient temp 47f. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slight Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
08/06/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. OBSERVED BUCKET OF RED SAUCE ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. BOARDS USED FOR PREP.
  • Basic - Food storage containers and lids,cracked or broken. OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS AND LIDS WITH VARYING SIZES OF CRACKS, IN USE. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. SIGN REMOVED FROM MENS ROOM WHEN MIRROR REPLACED
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. OBSERVED CATERING TRAYS IN DRY STORAGE NOT INVERTED. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE HANGING ON METAL RACK BESIDE CLEAN METAL PANS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. OBSERVED LID TO ICED TEA BREWER IN SINK. **Corrected On-Site**
4/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Bucket of red sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Keg cooler drip pan overflowing.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. Metal filters have been torn.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. New prep cooler on cookline
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soapy water for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Diced onions stored under unwashed peppers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Linecook filled container for steamtable with water from handsink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Automated dispenser out of power. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Establishment does not hold required city permit for Doggie Dining.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Party trays not inverted outside storage area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Green peppers over cut and cleaned peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef next to cooked chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
1/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed expired employee training certifications.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Prep unit.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets on cooling drawers.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bib. Mop sink splitter.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food Manager Certification not from approved provider - Kenny Champagne certified by unapproved food manager training provider - hospitality resource supply.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory - near back door.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink - cookline handsink - hot water turned off due to pressure build-up in lines.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - grated cheese - stored for less than 2 hours - transferred to walk in cooler for cooling to 41F.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications - thermometer reading 23F using ice point method [inspector thermometer at 31F].
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name - sugar - kitchen storage shelf. Corrected On Site.
2/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./ in back up prep/cook line. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./ on dry storage shelves Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits./ice bucket has a build up of a black substance.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle./ 3 bottles which appear to be sanitizer.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ 2 bottles on cooks line , appears to be water. Corrected On Site.
7/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned between use. Knives in holder dirty.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions or soap at back hand sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided in cooler next to teea urn.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Cook grabbed taco shell with bare hand. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Black substance at exit of ice shoot.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. On storage shelf.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Maanager on cookline without hair restaurant
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Steamer leaking.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Employee changed gloves with out washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed fruits/vegetables exposed to improper chemical wash. Manufacture instructions states product must be rinsed after soaking in solution. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Refried beans on small cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Degreaser stored next to pitcher on shelf.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. refried beaans Corrected On Site.
3/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. melted handle cheese ladle server area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.cookline
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. warewashing hand sink Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cookline hand sink Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Alisha Chianese 4/10.
9/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cups with no handles stored in cheese.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cook changed gloves but did not wash hands in between. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wash solution not clean. 3 comp sink.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. 2 kitchen hand sinks at cookline and warewashing area.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Cookline and warewashing hand sinks.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
2/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles at cookline.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. items at leftside make table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. pork and black double panned left hot hold. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cookline reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. prep cook handng cooked chicken wearing bracelets.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling personal wallet then engage in food preparation, without washing hands. prep cook handling cook chicken.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. In between glove changes cookline.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. drinks by iced tea machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint prep cook.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint. prep cook.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of pink and black soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean utensils, ice scoop, stored in dirty holder.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cookline hand sink blocked by racks, garbage can, brooms.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. pitchen of water stored in basin.
8/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/18/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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