TIJUANA FLATS

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw shrimp (45°)held over night in lowboy cooler. held longer than 4 hours greater than 41°. Operator discarded.

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.

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

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - women's restroom

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - handle on lowboy cooler Repeat Violation

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

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of all cooking and reheating equipment in kitchen area. - hood filters - gaskets on all cold holding units. Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - drink stored in cooler in prep area. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked rice (81F - Cooling); cooked over 6 hours prior

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked rice (81F - Cooling); cooked 6 hours ago

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, vacuum breaker on one side. Operator removed splitter Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked rice (81F - Cooling); Saran wrapped in walk in cooler before cooling parameters were met. Emailed cooling parameters to operator. Repeat Violation

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. All certificates from 2-7-23. Operator indicated more have been hired.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Door And around where ice drops

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

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler app station Operator put in separate container and labeled Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to extra make table in kitchen separating

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Pan with diced tomatoes in make table kitchen broken Operator replacedRepeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Light not functioning. One in kitchen by clean dish rack

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. By 3 compartment sink

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink front counter soiled Several gaskets throughout

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -RIC handles soiled with accumulation of food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear exit door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -multiple stored and in use containers cracked and broken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -bins used for chips soiled with accumulation of grease -racks holding chip bins soiled with accumulation of grease -exterior of all kitchen equipment, including fryers, RIC etc. soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -WIC blower unit attached to ceiling fan covers accumulation of dust Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Salsa 45F, in cooler overnight Operator discarded

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Salsa 45F, in cooler overnight Operator discarded

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee ice cream in reach in freezer -Drink cups above food packing area

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Any RIC

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. - cook line low boy display thermometer not working. No secondary thermometer present.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - small reach in cooler Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. - clean aprons on shelf below chemical cleaners

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - drinks and food stored together with dressings in small reach in cooler. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. - bagged beverage stored in ice bin.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - bagged beverage stored in ice bin. Stop sale on ice.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - beans (138f-150fF - Reheating). Manager put back into oven Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooler below flat top grill. Display blinking.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - cooler below flat top Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - B Line cooler

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - side of B Line Cooler - hood vents

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line drawers: shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Item moved to freezer. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter with hose attached.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Make line.

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

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

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make line unit. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves rusted.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to single service and food.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: Time Extended

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle stored on hand sink at front counter.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored above prep table in kitchen area.

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

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the entire kitchen area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cooks line