Tijuana Flats Burrito Co, 10019 N Dale Mabry Hwy #300, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10019 N Dale Mabry Hwy #300, Tampa, FL 33618
License #: 3915519
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout not level with tiles **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Salsa cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **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. Grill **Warning**
07/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout not level with tiles **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in cook line area not covered. Tortilla salad bowls on speed rack **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Salsa cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill **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 - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Prep area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pan of meat thawing in sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **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. Grill **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. **Warning**
07/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Designated employe drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout not level with tiles in kitchen
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Washed and rinsed only
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Front
2/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
11/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Open boxes of plastic silverware **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 - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. Sean Stange **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. **Warning**
9/5/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles on cook line
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling pitcher
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
6/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Lights out
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles on cook line
  • 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.
1/29/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Lights out
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles on cook line
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler maintaining food at 47?
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Gallon bleach
  • 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 - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Walk in cooler maintaining food at 47?
1/28/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. front
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. on prep table
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottles
9/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. griut not level with tiles
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. dishwasher aa
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. taco bowls Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottle
2/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. dish
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottles
10/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Light not functioning. unisex restrooms
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. tortilla bowls Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottle
6/3/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottles, bulk
  • 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 an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. trays
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. dish soap
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. oven cleaner
  • Critical. Observed mis-labeled spray bottle.
12/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottles
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. shelks
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar
  • 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 employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. sugar
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dish
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dish
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. grout not level with tiles, kitchen
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
8/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. touched face and hat without changing gloves
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.on shelf next to paper towels and sleeve of cups
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. mopsink
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. pitcher in basin of kitchen sink.
  • Observed personal care item stored in food prep area. hat on top of prep cooler
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. bottle of bleach on shelf next to boxed sodas
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. on prep table next to sleeve of clamshells
3/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. employee emptied garbage outside, came in, failed to wash hands before continuing to fry tortillas
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Marjorie
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. boxes of silverware open on storage shelf
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mopsink
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. rinsing ice tea filter holdEr in handsink
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at handsinks used by food employees.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. door by restrooms
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. space under Back door
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.Fit
12/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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