TIJUANA FLATS

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chip dispenser soiled with accumulation of food debris.

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in front wait station area. Operator placed soap bottle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front counter area. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemical stored hanging on rack with bag in the box soda station in prep area. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cloth stored in handwash sink in prep area near ice machine. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed chip dispenser soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease to the left of the reach-in cooler in the wait station area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Per operator a deep clean has been completed on chip dispenser, but accumulation of food debris and grease is still visible in some areas of dispenser. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Far right door on reach-in cooler broken and two drawer reach-in cooler underneath grill top broken. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Operator stated repair is scheduled for equipment repairs today. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment throughout kitchen and underneath left ice bin at front counter. Standing water present in some corners of the establishment (behind chip dispensing area) and in front of mop sink. Operator cleaned up standing water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Operator started to clean and remove standing water from floor. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Standing water near back door, operator found leak underneath three compartment sink and is working on scheduling repair with plumber. Time Extended

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm reading in three compartment sink. Operator states due to water leaking from faucet sink becomes diluted. Operator states the refill sink to proper ppm before sanitizing dishes. Operator states work order has been submitted to repair faucet. Operator corrected sanitizer to 200ppm. Corrective Action Taken

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. Employee drink on shelf above tortilla chips in storage area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooks line cooler door has sign "do not open" door damaged Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -standing water on floor near mop sink Repeat Violation

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -faucet at three compartment sink leaking heavily into sinks -faucet at mop sink dripping when shut off

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fanta Bag in box removed from box, put into hotel pan, liquid from above box dripping into removed bag contained in hotel pan. Fanta bag in pan had pin hole causing contamination. Operator disposed of broken bag.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty knives stored in rear prep area hand sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cooks line hand wash sink.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and displayed new license. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dirty aprons hanging on clean dish rack, touching clean dishes.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Coca Cola bag in box station leaking fluid from pumps onto bag in box products and floor area around station.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under clean dish storage near rear door

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Behind/under equipment in prep area

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Tortilla chip stored directly next to hand sink, splash guard ineffective.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink near three compartment sink

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic forks at service window not inverted.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items on speed rack in walk in cooler uncovered

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Hung on side of bucket . Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in make table on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Time Extended

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottles Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven microwave has accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned the microwave at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid ant trap on shelf with seasonings above prep sink

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm, operator corrected to 200ppm and properly sanitized dishes Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 kegs stored in front of hand wash sink on cook line. Operator relocated kegs. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink leaking water causing standing water on floor Faucet on hand wash sink at front counter leaking Repeat Violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen by kitchen exit door.

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At 0ppm. Manager fixed to 200ppm. Manager set all dishes to be rewashed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty, Cory Crady, has no proof of food manager certification. States her certification is expired and she is in the process of getting it renewed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf by oil. Manager removed drink and stored in employee area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager unstacked dishes and set to be rewashed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand sink by front counter and by ice machine. Inspector provided hand wash signs and manager displayed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves and fan guards. Exterior of cooler under grill, In between grill and top of cooler has food debris buildup.

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on floor by mop sink.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at triple sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back exit door in kitchen.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid kits on top of soda boxes

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel under cilantro in single door cooler, removed Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator washing dishes, quat sanitizer at 0 ppm, operator emptied sink and refilled. 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Cory Crady Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic lid in hand wash sink in prep room . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container over to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on rack over to go items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse in box with soufflé cups, jacket and bin of personal items on top of to go items

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook , put hair under visor Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on 3 door lift top

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By back door, water from drain on 3 compartment sink does not all go into drain, discussed options to correct issue with manager on duty Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under front counter Under 3 compartment sink

Basic - Ice bucket by ice machine not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 3 door lift top soiled

Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. In 3 compartment sink - 4 bags of steak, 78°, manager put bags of ice on top and put in walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At 3 compartment sink by handle

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back door, undercharge