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TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO COMPANY

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3401120
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8534765
DBPR license4508342

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate23 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

#24High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Front employee touched hair, then scooped ice and made drinks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#25High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken next to raw beef in walk in cooler.

#26High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Bleach stored by drink mixes in back kitchen area. -glass cleaner stored next to sugar on front prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#27High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker is at the incorrect location at mop sink fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 6

#28Intermediate13-06-4

Intermediate – Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -Employee scooping ice and making drinks on front line.

#29Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of fryers -chopper on back prep table -interior of spray hose -interior of chip warmer.

#30Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by container with water by the cooks line.

#31Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Garrett Powell.

#32Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Bleach and water bottle not labeled.

#33Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions at ice machine area.

Basic 23

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in corn in reach in freezer on cooks line.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the walk in cooler and throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing by triple sink.

#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watches and bracelets.

#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -Plastic containers in dish storage area.

#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -ice bin gaskets are torn at the ice machine.

#8Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container cracked or broken. -Cambros containing pico de gallo are broken in the walk in cooler.

#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Tortilla chips stored on the floor by the tortilla station. Onions stored on floor at dry storage area.

#10Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to ceiling by back door.

#11Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in front soda area.

#12Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses by ice machine bin in back kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area by back prep table.

#14Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair over cooks line and in the back storage area.

#15Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom used by employees.

#16Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets are soiled in walk in cooler. -stove on the cooks line -top back of fry cabinets

#17Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of front door.

#18Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Chicken wings in walk in cooler.

#19Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. -fry skimmer is torn and broken.

#20Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -bottom of prep table in back kitchen area is rusted.

#21Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall and caulking by the triple sink is soiled.

#22Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, then 150 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#23Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -large container of sugar not labeled in kitchen area. White garlic sauce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 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.