TIJUANA FLATS

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired 4/1/26

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing knifes in hand sink in prep area after opening bag of raw chicken. Employee moved knifes to triple sink to be properly washed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on prep shelf next to spices in prep area, operator moved speaker. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing raw chicken without beard guard.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing guacamole without hair restraint.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On bottom of reach in freezer in prep area.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef on thawing shelf in walk in cooler

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in container of seasoning in front of grill

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep counter next to steamwell on cookline

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in prep area

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar containers underneath prep counter in prep area

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1 expired

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One on dry storage shelf across from ice machine, one in chemical storage rack near mop sink

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Several throughout

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cookline Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several on clean dish rack by back door Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers walk in cooler Gaskets several throughout Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked beef in walk in on speed rack, fully cooled but left uncovered

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 20lbs cooked ground beef ambient cooling in walk-in cooler prepared at 10am 76-84F at 1200p

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 20lbs Ground beef ambient cooling prepared at 10am 76-84F at 1200p. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by scouring pad in sink basin. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like substance on vent and ceiling at warewashing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Small lexans and metal pans in dish storage

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach-in freezer in prep area has food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink at front counter. At cookline handwash sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk bins has food debris and mold-like substance, side of grill has food debris and grease. Repeat Violation

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door blocked by cardboard boxes. Employee removed boxes. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.fly tape over prep table next to ice machine.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.spray bottle with purple unlabeled chemical on prep table. Corrected On-Site

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 procedural poster Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by scrubber in handwash sink next to fryer on cookline, food debris in prep area handwash sink.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid in spray bottle on prep table.

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly tape observed in food area with substantial amount trapped flying insects.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on tile around vent above 3-compartment sink.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Coffee cup in prep table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On dry storage next single-service cups. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in maketable reach-in freezer soiled with food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime dust. Exterior of equipment throughout kitchen has grease and food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered substance next to steamer, flour per operator. Operator placed label. Corrected On-Site

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked by fryer filter, trash. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. At mop sink hose Operator removed hose Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 00ppm) Operator refilled now reading 200ppm Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on cook line wearing watch and bracelet Repeat Violation

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Above cook line

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On fryer station

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in lettuce touching handle Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils grill top in standing water at 126F

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans In walk in cooler dirty

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.Walk in cooler

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in server reach in cooler

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front area reach in cooler

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Multiple equipment in kitchen area

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. At hose on mop sink

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep area hand sink Operator added more paper towels 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.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In server area Clear spray in spray bottle

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone and coffee cup above prep table in prep area Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch cooking food on cook line Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. In prep room Operator picked up off ground Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for cheese touching product in reach in cooler

Basic - Light not functioning. Hood light burnt out Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Hotel pan at pan holding shelves

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in fridge fan Advised operator to clean when he can Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Advised operator he has to have a lid for his trash can in the women's restroom Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal foods and items on prep table Operator moved to proper location Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing wrist band and watch Operator coached employee about policy's when it comes to jewelry on the cook line Employee removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Advised operator to move to different location Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Light not functioning. On cook line Advised operator to fix light Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Walk in cooler Advised operator to clean walk in Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.reading 00ppm Advised operator to get new sanitizer Operator refilled reading at 200ppm Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdery substance not label Operator labeled sugar Corrected On-Site

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door in kitchen blocked with trash cans Operator moved trash cans Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat dressings in small reach in cooler at app station. Employee corrected Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-01: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-01: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow substance with no label. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.observed scoop handle in contact with sugar in large white container Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-01: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee clean tables with gloves on. Changed gloves with no hand wash.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container in hand wash sink by fryer. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. 2 spray bottles of disinfectant with no label or name of contents. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Coached employees on having designated area with clear separation from customer food items at reach in cooler under app station make table. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked black beans and re-fried beans on steam table at cook line both at 122°. Operator removed and placed back on grill for re-heating. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-02: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans of paint and spackle stored next to food grade bags. Operator moved items Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-02: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Showed operator picture of what is needed. Operator took picture - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling vents soiled with accumulated debris/ dust over prep area - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-02: Time Extended