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TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO

3404 CLARK RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 20, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3376189
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8451467
DBPR license6805149

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 12 small flying insects in the mop sink area with no direct contact with food. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink on the cook line blocked by a trash can. The operator moved the trash can. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at the front counter. The operator replaced the batteries for the dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed a heavy accumulation of dead insects on a fly trap in the mop sink area.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls with no handle used as a scoop for flour near the cook line. Observed a portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for corn at the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic33-09-4

Basic – Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.

#5Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

#6Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the scoop for the ice machine stored in a soiled holder in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the handle for the scoop used for sugar not stored above the food product. The operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution at 0ppm. The operator refilled the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.