Tijuana Flats Burrito Company Improves its Sanitary Rating

Basic - - From inspection on 2016-10-12: Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. (Pans stacked wet on the storage shelf next to the 3 compartment sink - manager placed the pans in the proper position to air-dry) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-12-14: Violation still exists. **Time Extended**

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. (Employee jacket, backpack, and purse stored on storage shelves for food and single service items - manager moved the employee belongings to the office) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. (Pans stacked wet on the storage shelf next to the 3 compartment sink - manager placed the pans in the proper position to air-dry) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. (Between floor tiles on the cook line and along the wall under the 3 compartment sink) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. (Pan on storage shelf cracked - manager discarded) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. (Disconnected on women's restroom door) **Warning**

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. (Water leak at the base of the faucet on the hand wash sink next to the ice machine) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. (Interior gray panel soiled - manager removed the panel and cleaned) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. (New general manager) **Warning**

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. (On lower shelves in the kitchen with food products - manager discarded the drinks) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust or debris.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. (Along wall under the 3 compartment sink. On floor under prep station near the front line) **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. (Cracked lids) **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Open dumpster lid. (Manager closed the dumpster lid) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. (Leak at the base of the hand wash sink faucet in the kitchen)

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. (Along the edges of the interior panel) **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. (Area around the soda nozzles soiled)

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. (Several lids cracked) **Repeat Violation** **Warning** (At Callback: lids cracked - manager has ordered replacement lids)

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. **Warning** (At Callback: the dumpster is not clean - manager has requested a replacement dumpster from the waste management company)

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. (Drinks on storage shelf with food in the kitchen) **Warning**

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. (At lower right corner of the back door - outside light shines through) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. (Several lids cracked) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. (Trash and cardboard boxes on ground just outside the backdoor - employee placed in the dumpster) **Warning**

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. **Warning**

Basic - Open dumpster lid. (Manager closed) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. (Clear to go lids on storage shelf not inverted - manager flipped the stacks over) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. (Medicine stored in pan on cold table with food products - manager removed the medicine bottles away from food products) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. (Chemicals in spray bottles stored over cases of single service items - manager moved the chemicals to bottom shelf below the single service items) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - Hot water supply not provided in establishment. (The water heater is not working properly. Management has already called the plumber to assess the problem - Plumber is waiting on part to come in) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

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/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. (2 line cooks, 1 prep cook, 1 manager and 4 servers working at time of inspection) **Warning**

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. (Gap beneath back door - manager has spoken with delivery company concerning repairs) **Corrective Action Taken**

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. (Gallon water pitcher cracked - manager discarded) **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. (Reach-in cooler on cook line)

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. (Bulk container for dry rice not labeled - manager labeled) **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. (Soiled near edges of interior metal plate) **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. (Interior upper edge along back of bin soiled) **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. (Cases of chicken on bottom shelf in walk-in cooler not 6" off the floor)

Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. (Floor under shelves in walk-in cooler along the wall soiled)

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

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. (Interior corners at top of bins)

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. (Area around nozzles soiled)

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. (Bottle with purple chemical not labeled) **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Togo boxes and 2oz lids in locked closet. Moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In make table cut tomatoes 50°. Cheese 47°. Cut lettuce 47°. Cheese 46°. Moved items underneath to walk-in cooler. Iced items in top of table. Discussed time as a public health control.

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On grooves on diffuser plate.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 48°. Lettuce 45°. Tomatoes 45°. In make table.

High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. 4 small flying insects.

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dish washing unaware of need for test strips. Trained. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice in front hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table 47

High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table 47

Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Make table.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Above window. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.

Violation: 14-33-1Observed equipment in poor repair. Cracked plastic bins in storage area.

Violation: 22-24-1Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Soda machine behind bar.

Critical - Violation: 02-26-1Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chips in large white bins not labeled

Critical - Violation: 05-09-1No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Make table. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Violation: 08A-20-1Food not properly protected from contamination. Bottle drinks stored directly under soap dispenser. Repeat Violation.

Violation: 14-33-1Observed equipment in poor repair. Cracked plastic bins in storage area.

Violation: 15-29-1Observed mop/service sink in disrepair.

Critical - Violation: 22-24-1Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Soda machine behind bar.

Violation: 25-04-1Observed single-service items stored on floor. Case of cups and lids on floor in back hallway.

Critical - Violation: 30-02-1Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink.

Violation: 33-16-1Observed open dumpster lid.

Critical - Violation: 35A-08-1Observed live flies in kitchen.

Violation: 36-12-1Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Tile missing on cookline. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chips in large white bins not labeled

Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Make table. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Food not properly protected from contamination. Bottle drinks stored directly under soap dispenser. Repeat Violation.

In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on handles of fryer.

Critical - Observed employee beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drink on wire shelf above tortillas.

Observed equipment in poor repair. Cracked plastic bins in storage area.

Observed mop/service sink in disrepair.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Soda machine behind bar.

Observed single-service items stored on floor. Case of cups and lids on floor in back hallway.

Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink.

Observed open dumpster lid.

Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.

Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Tile missing on cookline. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef, chicken in cookline drawer cooler 46-47F. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese on make table 44F. PLACED ON TIME. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Kitchen drawer cooler.

Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Make table.

Critical - Food not properly protected from contamination. Drinks stored directly under soap dispenser.

Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Sugar scoop. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. less than 100ppm. Corrected On Site.

Tile missing in cookline. Not easily cleanable.

No copy of latest inspection report.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. 'Atom bombs' in front line not date marked. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash. Drink bin next to hand sink exposed to splash from handwashing.

Critical - Observed soiled apron on case of tortillas.Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed employee not wash hands when changing gloves. Corrected On Site.

Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Triple sink faucet.

Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. By front counter.Corrected On Site.

Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. [shared dumpster area]

Observed trash/debris scattered on ground in rear area of premises [common area].

Critical - Beef, chicken, cookie dough all 43F-44F in walk-in cooler. COS

Critical - Cooked ground beef improprly cooled (tightly lidded containers) in walk-in cooler. COS

Critical - Thawing chicken at room temperature. COS

Critical - Oil stored on the floor.

Critical - Soiled apron hanging on food shelf. COS

Critical - Employee drinks on coke bag/boxes.

Employee phone stored on coke boxes.

No copy of latest inspection report.

Critical - No proof of certified food manager.

Critical - Manager not ensuring proper cooling methods.

Critical - No proof of remployee training.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.BULK SUGAR.

Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in side WALKIN COOLER.

Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.INSIDE BULK SUGAR found plastic drink cup used.

Critical - Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in CLEAN DISH RACK several food containers still had old foods on them.

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.ICE BUCKETS need to be inverted WATER NESTING PRESENT .

Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.

No copy of latest inspection report.

Critical - Observed food/sauce stored on walk in cooler floor.

Critical - Observed food stored on floor.BOX OF LEMONS .

Wash solution not clean. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Kitchen area .

No copy of latest inspection report.

In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.TONGS HANGING FROM FRYER HANDLE.

No copy of latest inspection report.

Critical - Observed buildup of hand prints on the interior of ice machine lid.

No Violations Were Observed

Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment.

In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.TONGS HANGING FROM STOVE HANDLE.

Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.DAVID

Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.

Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.

Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro

Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period.POWER TAP. For reporting purposes only.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.WIC.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.

Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.