Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

TIJUANA FLATS

1359 ST LUCIE WEST BLVD · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34983

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 31, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3597903
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10880207
DBPR license6603111

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#3High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server picked gloves and plastic knife on floor of kitchen then, walked to back then proceeded to grab clean plate and utensils. Inspector stopped employee and employee washed her hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Found at 0ppm. Manager emptied sink to rerun sanitizer in sink and replaced bottle. Found at 200pm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority29-42-4

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

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate16-37-1

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

#7Intermediate11-26-1

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. For E.C. Signed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate53B-13-5

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. E.C. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.