Inspection Report

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TIJUANA FLATS 120

180 S BELCHER RD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33771

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 10, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3645806
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13456575
DBPR license6215926

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee bare hand touch soiled trays then touch single-serve cup without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed items in reach-in cooler with door closed. Rechecked temps a. cooked corn (53F – Cold Holding); 47f b. cooked onions (53F – Cold Holding); 48f c. guacamole (53F – Cold Holding) 47f **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sofa diffusers at front counter are soiled with debris.

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near drive-thru window. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing in dining room.

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license. 02/01/2025. Operator printed and posted current license. 02/01/2026. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.

#5Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Water pipe is disconnected from hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Another hand wash sink is located near three-compartment sink for hand washing.

#6Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from hand wash sink faucet at end on cooks line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 11:49 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.