Tijuana Flats Burrito Co, 11007 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11007 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511
License #: 3915803
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected on site
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerated drawers not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
09/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pitcher, scrubbie
6/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 101°
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, all less than one hour, corrected on site
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink, chicken, peppers
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
1/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula on cook top at 122°
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, chicken
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In mens room
9/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic knives **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink., pieces of food in sink
4/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reachin cooler / make table front kitchen counter lids
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Using bowl with no handle in rice large container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Near stove and prep table
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Dry storage racks near to go containers.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles on cooksline
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bin of sugar. Corrected On Site.
10/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Food tightly covered during cooling. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler (make table refrigerator) soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream in make table refrigerator on cooks line measured 60 degrees fahrenheit. Product placed in the walk-in cooler to control temperature.
6/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on cleaned metal containers.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - next to tortillas and back room (by mop sink). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink - sink next to the ice maker.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0 PPM.
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean containers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - mens restroom.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee soda cup on small make table refrigerator.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating by preparation table.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Cooked rice in the walk-in cooler measured 62F. Employee stated rice was cooked at 10:00am an placed in the walk-in cooler. At time of inspection product was tightly covered with plastic wrap. Product placed on shallow pans to cool product to 41F.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils - knife on magnet and clear pans on storage shelf.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Bleach in spray bottle not labeled.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces and water in plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
10/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean pans.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit - small make table refrigerator.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic to go container not stored inverted.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Food not covered in the walk-in-cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauces in plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexans
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. nozzles on sauces in dining room Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.catering trays lids Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.by front area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.backroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.backroom
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by 3- compartment sink
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
12/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label the bulk-food-storage containers with the common names of their contents. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Clean the brown substance from the ceiling of the ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. Dump the mop bucket into the mop sink only.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Install a vacuum breaker, at the mop sink, between the hose splitter and a hose.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. Empty dirty-mop water, into the mop sink, after each usage. Corrected On Site.
8/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. handlle of scoop down in cheeses Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. amp energy drinks in coolers and on prep tables
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. several lexan pans cracked or broken
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. lg party trays not inverted
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked with tortillas and sanitizer buckets
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back towel dispenser
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. two spray bottles
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/19/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. cloth undercutting board
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. soda machine
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. pans need airdried before stacking
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. two handsinks Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. tiles broken
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. spry bottle on dish sink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lemons on server counter
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin coolers
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cookline
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishwaser areas
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site. cookline
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Employee lockers improperly located. shoes storedwith single service items
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bottle on cookline
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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