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TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO COMPANY

2560 HWY 50 #101 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3747209
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13785711
DBPR license4508342

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate22 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical33 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#23High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee was handling papers and cell phone then put gloves on to food prep on cook line, educated employee, they washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#24High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -refried beans (112F – Hot Holding), less than four hours per operator, moved to flat top grill for rapid reheat, at recheck 124F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#25High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -cans of paint stored over box of root beer and clean wiping cloths **Warning**

Warning
#26High Priority29-42-4

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

Warning

Intermediate 7

#27Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -walk in cooler shelves -flat top grill is heavily soiled -shelves beside cook line have heavy residue buildup -fryer baskets are heavily soiled -interior of fryers are heavily soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#28Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -pan stored in hand sink beside cook line, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#29Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quaternary ammonia **Warning**

Warning
#30Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on front line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#31Intermediate11-26-1

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. -Michael and Zynia **Warning**

Warning
#32Intermediate53B-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. -Michael and Zynia **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#33Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 22

#1Basic32-07-5

Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic22-20-5

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

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in bathroom for men and women **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-17-4

Basic – Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -above prep table on back line, operator moved to bottom shelf away from food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee in kitchen prepping food on cook line and back line **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee prepping chips, making drink and running food wasn't wearing a hair restraint. Employee pulled hair back. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -plastic container on dish storage rack is cracked -reach in cooler on cook line is not functioning -gaskets on walk in cooler are torn **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors and floor drains are heavily soiled/have accumulation of debris under triple sink and kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall under soap dispenser on back line **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top back and exterior sides of fryers -interior of fryer cabinets -speed racks on cook line and walk in cooler -exterior of ice machine -filters dusty on ice machine -filters on hood suppression system are heavily soiled -shelves under prep tables on back line -exterior of rice container in back kitchen is heavily soiled -pans under prep table on back line -top of chip dispenser at front area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -observed employee removing romaine hearts from the box then immediately cutting without washing. Box does not state prewashed. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -cook line and app station **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic21-11-4

Basic – Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. -triple sink, operator drained and ran clean solution **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at app station **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. -inspector had to use flashlight to identify items in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#19Basic32-23-5

Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly in women's room **Warning**

Warning
#20Basic36-27-5

Basic – Walls are heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#21Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at mop sink and from triple sink faucet **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#22Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of sugar beside ice machine **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 2:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
4 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.