Tijuana Flats, 3635 Aloma Ave Suite 1021, Oviedo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TIJUANA FLATS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3635 Aloma Ave Suite 1021, Oviedo, FL 32765
License #: 6904701
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/10/2014

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Tijuana Flats, 3635 Aloma Ave Suite 1021, Oviedo, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Clear plastic cup on cook line. Cook discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to cutting/shredding. Green onions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Clear plastic to go container lids **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork or its 50, blackened chicken 48 f in drawer coolers under the grill. As per operator less than an hour. Advised operator to move to walk in cooler to cool quickly. Checked second temperature. Pork cornita 42 and diced chicken 40 f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Yellow rice 118,reheated 171, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. By three compartment sink. Mgr removed the items **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3 c sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid Mgr. LABLED **Corrected On-Site**
09/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / at 44F / cook line reach in cooler. **Warning** / at callback 6/25/14, cut lettuce 53F / less than 4 hours per manager / ambient temperature for the cooler 52F.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / at 46F / cook line reach in cooler / less than 4 hours / moved to walk in cooler / temperature rechecked at 41F. **Warning** / at callback 6/25/14, cut tomatoes 56F / less than 4 hours per manager / ambient temperature for the cooler 52F.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. / no proof of any employee''s training during inspection. **Warning** / at callback 6/25/14, still no proof of any employees training available, only 2 managers on duty have certificates.
6/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. / container of salsa / **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. / employee's handbag on top of single service item / dry storage rack / **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / at 44F / cook line reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / at 46F / cook line reach in cooler / less than 4 hours / moved to walk in cooler / temperature rechecked at 41F. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. / back prep area / **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. / by cook line. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. / no proof of any employee's training during inspection. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter last changed 17 months ago. **Warning**
4/7/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at front counter
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Bucket on shelf over ready to eat food and clean equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
8/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. On floor under griddle
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Pipe under hand sink at cook line
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Both hot and cold faucet leaking into basin of hand sink
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. 2 chemical bottles hanging on dry food storage shelf **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Hand sink at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. fan covers in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. splitter at mop sink
9/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handsink at cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. handsink at cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed slight buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
1/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans at clean equipment storage
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust debris. vent cover over single service containers
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline
  • Observed wall soiled with slight accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
7/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans stacked at clean equipment shelf
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. spatular at cookline in between metals pans
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. black shelf above chip warmer at waitstation
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. manager on duty, Mitchell McCue, has been manager for company since October 2010 with company
1/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. cook with braclet hanging from wrist
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cooks not washing hands when changing gloves. advised. Repeat Violation. from 06-23-10 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. drink in clean equipment /dry storage area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on dry storage shelf for to go containers Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation. 06-23-10
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on hood filters
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. handsink at cookline blocked by trash can Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. from 06-23-10
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. handsink for warewash area blocked by trash cans and broom Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. from 06-23-10
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. handsink at front counter has in basin of sink, used as a dumping sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handsink at cookline
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. purse on shelf with to go cups Corrected On Site.
10/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cook changed gloves without washing hands. advised Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan covers in walk in cooler
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet nesting of metal pans in clean equipment shelves Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. bottle of chemicals in basin of handsink by 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing. above walk in cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
6/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. expired, date on filters is 10-10-08
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans stacked on clean equipment shelf has water in between pans
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. at 3 compartment sink
1/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Front ne ice scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed two open beverage containerson a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Makeline
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.Test strips damaged/unuseable
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from potential customer contamination.Drink cups at front counter Corrected On Site.
7/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about TIJUANA FLATS? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
TIJUANA FLATS respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend TIJUANA FLATS to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of TIJUANA FLATS (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
SARKU JAPANOviedo, FL
R & L RIBS CHICKEN & SEAFOODFort Pierce, FL
****
HARDEE'S #1501537Jacksonville, FL
*
CHURCH'S CHICKEN #464Clearwater, FL
*•
BURGER KING #1684Crestview, FL
*•
MAC DADDYS IRISH PUBHudson, FL
*
THE BEACH BARPerry, FL
VALENCIA GARDEN RESTTampa, FL
*****
PAPA JOHNS PIZZA #1218Tarpon Springs, FL
****
BURGER KING #9502Haines City, FL

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

NORTH END PIZZA
YUKI HANA
PITA PIT
DUNKIN' DONUTS/BASKIN ROBBINS
SUBWAY #50664
SAIGON FLAVORS
LEO'S ITALIAN ICE FACTORY
MCDONALD'S #34731

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: