TIJUANA FLATS

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: Observed no proof of employee training per manager, recently had a new regional manager take over establishment. Per manager on shift will have it taken care of asap. Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a squeeze bottle in hand sink by ice bin.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink by ice bin.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind front counter.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and exterior.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket hanging up high on a wall over the mop area.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled with grease.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipe underneath three compartment sink.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall attached to three compartment sink with mold like substance. Shelving above sink with dust like substance.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed 8 pans of rice that were tempt at 2:55pm with temps of 59F,62F,54F. Operator stated they were placed in the cooler for cooling at 11:00pm yesterday 05/02/2022. See stop sale.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 8 pans of rice that were tempt at 2:55pm with temps of 59F,62F,54F. Operator stated they were placed in the cooler for cooling at 11:00pm yesterday 05/02/2022.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal scoop inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen by the prep table. Observed soda nozzles and scrub pad inside the hand washing sink by the cash register. Observed the manager remove the soda nozzles and the scrub pad from the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of soda syrup and a bucket of oil on the floor. Observed the manager remove the case of soda syrup and the bucket of oil from the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine. Observed manager place ice scoop in a protective container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a wet mop on the floor by the mop area. Observed the manager hang the mop up to dry. Corrected On-Site

Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed a fire extinguisher on the floor not in its designated location. Observed the manager remove and place the extinguisher at its designated location. Corrected On-Site