TIJUANA FLATS
17475 N DALE MABRY HWY · LUTZ · Hillsborough County · FL 33548
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager replaced sanitizer bottle, tested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in front counter hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on prep table across from ice machine. Operator removed keys. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee with no hair restraint.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on ice machine vent screen. Food residue buildup observed under nozzles on soda fountain.
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee washed jalapeños, placed back into original box. Employee rehashed the jalapeños, placed into plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on prep surface. Operator moved to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water draining onto floor from front counter hand sink. Employee stated repairs are scheduled for today. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:29 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.