TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO

Basic - Food containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting by 3 compartment sink. Person in charge separated containers. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Observed in walk-in cooler onion bag stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed: Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid in back area of the building on the south side. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on South exit of the Kitchen As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

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/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back kitchen area above grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid in back area of the building on the south side. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on South exit of the Kitchen As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee used restroom, returned to main kitchen,failed to wash hand and touched a portion control container of sauce. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing procedures after using restroom. Employee discarded p.c.sauce and washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink faucet. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Drain cover missing under 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster in back area of building on the South side. Person in charge cleaned up dumpster pad. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back kitchen area above grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid in back area of the building on the south side. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on South exit of the Kitchen As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in front kitchen area chemical bottle with no label. Person in charge stated it was sanitizer and labeled accordingly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink splitter in back kitchen area.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on 2 employees engaging in food preparation. Person in charge did not have beard guards.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over Grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid in back area of the building on the south side. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on South exit of the Kitchen As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple people with wrist watch's and Jewelry preparing food. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid in back area of the building on the south side. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on South exit of the Kitchen As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster in back area of building on the South side. Person in charge cleaned up dumpster pad. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on South exit of the Kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-26: Time Extended

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees preparing food with jewelry and watches.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed Dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked rice in Walk in cooler at 79°F. Manager stated the rice was put in cooler at approximately 9:30 am after it was out at room temperature to cool. Temperature of cooked rice at 1:30 pm was 79°F . Stopped manager and explained proper protocol for cooling food. Manager discarded rice. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice in Walk in cooler at 79°F. Manager stated the rice was put in cooler at approximately 9:30 am after it was out at room temperature to cool. Temperature of cooked rice at 1:30 pm was 79°F . Stopped manager and explained proper protocol for cooling food. Manager discarded rice. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooks line Reach in cooler, Diced tomatoes (43°F - Cold Holding); Salsa (50°F - Cold Holding); Pico (48°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated food in there for a little over an hour and removed to Walkin cooler to correct. Recommended lids for product or keep lid closed when possible. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink . Educated manager on back-flow prevention .

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Schoox training for employee's food safety training. Operator unable to provide actual certificate in order to verify an approved training program.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above preparation table. Manager removed the drink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a tub of oil on floor in kitchen. Manager removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator corrected by closing the lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single use utensils stored open on bottom shelf unprotected. Manager closed the boxes. Corrected On-Site