TIJUANA FLATS

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -operator put on gloves to portion cooked beef without first washing her hands

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Ada

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in dishwashing area has large pans stored on it, operator removed Corrected On-Site 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 - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over cookline

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on dish drying rack, operator separated Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -onion container corner broken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of flat-top grill have a light accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler door handle -black plastic behind soda dispenser nozzles of left side soda dispenser at front counter

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -men's bathroom faucet is loose

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -blower stored on green rack above open case of hinged portion cups

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic forks in order assembly area

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap that opens to the outside. -rear kitchen door -exit door across from women's bathroom has a gap at the side Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken floor tile in dishwashing area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: -operator states repairs have been requested Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above triple sink have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Time Extended

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Jordan

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA

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/ Repeat Violation

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. -Alexis, Keandre, and Ethan, provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement Corrective Action Taken

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. -Alexis and Ethan

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -stainless steel bowl in shredded cheese blend, employee removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -exterior of hood has an accumulation of dust, ceiling vent stained

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -side door across from women's bathroom Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of ice machine, employee squeegeed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -lid on full size pan of tortillas chips broken

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -scoop handle in contact with shredded cheese, employee removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in front service area, provided handwashing signs and operator posted -handwash sink next to steamer, provided handwashing signs and operator posted Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler curtain soiled -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -area behind soda nozzles on left side soda dispenser Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -triple sink leaking while in operation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on top of ice machine, operator removed Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Time Extended

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -guacamole with tomato 48F. In reach in cooler less than 2 hours per operator. Removed to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -door across from restrooms Repeat Violation

Basic - Metal storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -storage shelf next to walk in cooler -storage shelf in walk in cooler -small wares storage rack in dish room

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handsink in kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine soiled

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above 3 compartment sink in dish room Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -door by restrooms Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -in corners of front counter

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided copy to operator via email Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -sink in kitchen

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine soiled -hand sinks soiled throughout kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dishwashing area Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door and door by restrooms.

Basic - Floor drain has accumulation of debris. Under three compartment sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Rack soiled, prep area.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain hand sink, dish wash area.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp, room temperature.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish wash area.

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. Cook line. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling up container. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door across from restrooms.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on prep table, next to cheese sauce. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Prep table.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowl, dish wash area.

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

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo containers stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish wash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: Time Extended