Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TIJUANA FLATS

17375 US HWY 441 · MOUNT DORA · Lake County · FL 32757

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3432364
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8721390
DBPR license4508748

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#16High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. – 2 fly insects in prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – white cutting board on line – fry baskets – chip hot holding unit – tomato dicer

#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. – hand sink next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. – wrong expiration date. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of purple liquid hanging on rack next to mop sink.

Basic 15

#1Basic22-20-5

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

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Walk in cooler draining on the floor in prep area. Pipe disconnected.

#3Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. -Mop sink

#4Basic13-07-4

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

#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.

#6Basic16-16-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.

#7Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.

#8Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -plastic 3rd pans, lid, – walk in gasket – black serving trays

#9Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in prep, cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice buckets stored on soiled surface between uses on ice machine.

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – floor drain in dish area. -walk in gasket -Hood filter

#12Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. – water will not turn off at mop sink

#14Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed romaine over sour cream **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 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 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 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.