TIJUANA FLATS
3950 SW COLLEGE RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34474
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in cook line grill drawers: chicken (48F – Cold Holding); beef (51F – Cold Holding); shrimp (49F – Cold Holding); onions (53F – Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in drawers one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee move items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
05-05-4Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer for cook line grill drawers reading 27F, actual ambient temperature 53F.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice bin soiled with mold-like substance. Yellow cutting board stored in prep area next to back door stained.
Basic 5
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cook line grill drawers, ambient temperature 53F.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Pans stored on clean dish rack next to three compartment sink.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill greasy. Rolling rack in walk-in cooler soiled with old food debris.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpsters next behind building. Manager had employee close lids during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Pan of beef stored on top of walk-in cooler rolling rack. Manager placed lid on pan. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:25 AM.
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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.