TIJUANA FLATS
12320 CORTEZ BLVD · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34613
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fanta Bag in box removed from box, put into hotel pan, liquid from above box dripping into removed bag contained in hotel pan. Fanta bag in pan had pin hole causing contamination. Operator disposed of broken bag.
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty knives stored in rear prep area hand sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At cooks line hand wash sink.
Basic 10
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and displayed new license. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dirty aprons hanging on clean dish rack, touching clean dishes.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Coca Cola bag in box station leaking fluid from pumps onto bag in box products and floor area around station.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under clean dish storage near rear door
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Behind/under equipment in prep area
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Tortilla chip stored directly next to hand sink, splash guard ineffective.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink near three compartment sink
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic forks at service window not inverted.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple items on speed rack in walk in cooler uncovered
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Hung on side of bucket . Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:08 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.