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TIJUANA FLATS

1100 EL JOBEAN RD UNIT 102 · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3753035
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13791537
DBPR license1801733

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate7 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

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole with cut tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (44F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator to monitor temperatures. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink with a splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on multiple pump spouts at the hot sauce station in the lobby.

Basic 7

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed a missing door gasket on the reach in cooler.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath the reach in cooler and underneath the equipment on the cook line soiled with an accumulation of food debris.

#4Basic14-13-4

Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed jagged edges on multiple metal pump spouts at the hot sauce station in the lobby.

#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the bottom interior of the reach in cooler soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near single-service cups behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mops not stored in a manner to allow the mops to dry at the entrance to the kitchen nearest the storage area. The operator properly stored the wet mops. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 2:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.