NEW PORT RICHEY, Pasco County

TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO

10900 SR 54 #1001, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34655

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 High Priority
May 27, 2026
City
NEW PORT RICHEY
County
Pasco
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 24594683

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026 - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-27: Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 24594682

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-27: No vacuum breaker, bell missing from breaker, need two vacuum breakers for attached hoses Time Extended

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 24473802

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026

29-42-4

Detail 24473797

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

41-27-4

Detail 24473801

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket in prep area - > 400 ppm, operator added water, corrected to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 24473800

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/ server, prep cook, cook, person in charge, no manager.

53B-01-5

Detail 24473798

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.

11-26-1

Detail 24473796

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. No proof for any employees

21-08-4

Detail 24473799

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-49-4

Detail 24140969

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In single door cooler by chip dispenser, employee food, operator moved to walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24140968

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door lift top cooler not working properly, all food is on ice, pans of ice on bottom of cooler

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

50-09-4

Detail 23092684

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 02/01/2024

14-11-5

Detail 23092683

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets on cook line cooler next to steam well torn

23-03-4

Detail 23092685

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets soiled

32-23-4

Detail 23092682

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet in women's restroom not flushing, manager fixed the flapper so that it is working properly now Corrected On-Site

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 22737431

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In steam table - shredded pork (106 F - Reheating). Started 2.5 hours ago. queso (156F - Reheating) started 2.75 hours ago.

03E-02-5

Detail 22737428

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. House made queso -(156F - Reheating) started 2.75 hours ago. Temperature taken at 11:00 was 142F. See stop sale

03E-03-5

Detail 22737429

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. In steam table - shredded pork (106 F - Reheating). Started 2.5 hours ago. See stop sale

41-27-4

Detail 22737432

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket on cook line > 500 ppm, operator added water. 400 ppm Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22737430

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk and measuring cup in hand wash sink at front counter,operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22737427

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler on cook lin, manager on duty moved to walk in cooler and labeled Corrected On-Site

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-03-4

Detail 22496852

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink, discussed proper hand washing procedure with manager

31A-09-4

Detail 22496850

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of hand sink in prep area, cutting glove stored in hand sink in prep area, items removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22496849

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in prep area

41-17-4

Detail 22496848

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid in it not labeled, spray bottle probably labeled Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22496853

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green, yellow, blue, white cutting board

12B-07-4

Detail 22496855

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table by queso hot holding, drinks removed Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22496854

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Speakers above sauces on rack in prep area, speakers moved to bottom shelf with no food Corrected On-Site

08B-54-4

Detail 22496851

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Food on prep table next to hand sink with no splash guard and under paper towel dispenser, food moved Corrected On-Site

May 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 11

22-43-4

Detail 21991352

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer at 0ppm, sanitizer container empty, manager changed out sanitizer container with a full bucket, now at 200ppm Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 21991347

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.

11-27-4

Detail 21991354

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. Inspector provided manager with DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21991349

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in prep area has dicer stored on it, chair blocking it, manager removed items from hand sink Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21991350

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. Inspector provided manager with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 21991351

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. Only 1 employee has food handlers training. Adam Carter is the only food handlers certification

22-20-5

Detail 21991356

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

40-06-5

Detail 21991357

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker above tortillas on cook line, speaker removed Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21991348

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food has watch and bracelet on

08B-39-4

Detail 21991353

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before cutting, discussed proper procedure with manager Corrective Action Taken

21-08-4

Detail 21991355

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, manager refilled sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm Corrected On-Site

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

24-08-4

Detail 21310974

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21310973

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and shelving soiled in kitchen and service area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21310975

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment and tables. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Time Extended

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 21307673

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pulled chicken (46F - Cold Holding) ; Dairy (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (44F - Cold Holding); Dairy (45F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (47F - Cold Holding) bad temperatures in reach in cooler traced back from reach in cooler to source of temperature issues in walk in cooler. operator had employees bag large bags of ice to ice down all items. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 21307675

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. black beans (122F - Hot Holding); refried beans (130F - Hot Holding), operator returned to steamer to reheat. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 21307677

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 splitters installed Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21307670

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

36-32-5

Detail 21307674

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing above prep area and hot line. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21307676

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Helmet and backpack with dry storage, purse in service area Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21307671

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21307672

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and shelving soiled in kitchen and service area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21307678

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment and tables. Warning

Mar 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 20951357

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-23: Time Extended

Mar 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

12A-07-5

Detail 20941312

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee picked glove up off the floor, threw in trash then put gloves on without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedure with manager Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-17-4

Detail 20941305

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for 4 seconds, discussed proper hand washing procedure with manager Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-19-4

Detail 20941311

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with cold water, water temperature after cook washed hands was 87F, discussed proper hand washing procedure with manager Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20941309

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding), in walk in cooler, manager states temperature was taken around 9am, ambient temperature is reading 51F, manager iced all product, Adam bombs (63F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler, prepped yesterday, operator voluntarily discarded Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

05-08-4

Detail 20941307

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer is not working, manager states the battery died but was working this morning, they do not have any batteries or another thermometer Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20941310

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

50-09-4

Detail 20941308

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 02/01/2022, manager printed and posted current license Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20941304

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cans of energy drink and drink with no lid or straw on cutting board next to steam table, drinks removed Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20941306

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker above prep table where employee is cutting chicken, cell phone on prep table next to employee cutting chicken, items removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 20941313

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water in reach in cooler, bottle removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 20720699

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-13: Time Extended

Dec 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 20718132

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sautéed onions (55°F - Cold Holding), in reach in cooler on cook line, cooked beef (44°F - Cold Holding); shredded cooked chicken (44°F - Cold Holding); cooked blackened chicken (44°F - Cold Holding), manager put bags of ice on all product Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-42-4

Detail 20718128

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

31A-09-4

Detail 20718130

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in hand sink on cook line, fan in front of hand sink, pitcher removed and fan pushed under the sink out of the way Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20718134

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two bottles by mop sink not labeled, manager properly labeled bottles Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20718133

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 02/01/2021, manager printed out current license and displayed Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20718127

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20718135

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on self above steam table, speaker removed Corrected On-Site Warning

13-07-4

Detail 20718125

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on line with watch and bracelet that has strings hanging, cook removed watch and bracelet Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20718131

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line with no hair restraint, cook put a hat on Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20718129

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets on cook line soiled Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 20718136

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open can of energy drink in reach in cooler on cook line, employee removed drink Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20718126

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line Repeat Violation Warning