TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
3404 CLARK RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a cook handle a dirty iPad and then touched food without washing hands.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling a dirty iPad and failed to change gloves.
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed the spray below the flood rim of the three compartment sink.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of sterno next to spices in the back prep area.
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink by the three compartment sink with a scrub in it. Operator removed the scrub. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the restaurant. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the handle of the scoop touching the cut tomatoes in the walk in cooler.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spatula in the water at 89F. Operator reheated the hot water up to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the sink by the the three compartment sink.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking pipe at the hand wash sink by the three compartment sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:12 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.