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TIJUANA FLATS

12320 CORTEZ BLVD · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34613

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 10, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3427597
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8694833
DBPR license3701226

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. – 2 small flying insects underneath ice bin in front wait station area and 1 small flying insect landing on rim of to-go cup. Operator discarded. – 2 small flying insect near mop sink. – 7 small flying insects in prep area near prep sink and ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Blackened Chicken (52F – Cold Holding); Cooked Onions and Peppers (46F – Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (45F – Cold Holding); Bangin Chicken (57F – Hot Holding); Atom Bombs with Cream Cheese (52F – Cold Holding); Cookie Dough Flautas (52F – Cold Holding) in two drawer reach-in cooler underneath flat top grill. Operator stated temperatures were taken two and half hours ago. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler with ice to rapidly cool product. Observed Shredded Cheese Blend (47F – Cold Holding); Shredded Lettuce (47F – Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (44F – Cold Holding); Guacamole with Cut Tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (44F – Cold Holding); Housemade Salsa (45F – Cold Holding); Cut Cabbage (51F – Cold Holding); Cooked Corn (50F – Cold Holding); Queso Fresco Cheese (51F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator stated temperatures were taken two and half hours ago. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler with ice to rapidly cool product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed chip dispenser soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease to the left of the reach-in cooler in the wait station area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in front wait station area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License from 2024 displayed. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Far right door on reach-in cooler broken and two drawer reach-in cooler underneath grill top broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the bottom threshold that opens to the outside to the right of the three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment throughout kitchen and underneath left ice bin at front counter. Standing water present in some corners of the establishment (behind chip dispensing area) and in front of mop sink. Operator cleaned up standing water. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 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.