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TIJUANA FLATS

13009 US HWY 301 · RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County · FL 33578

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3438683
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8727709
DBPR license3917950

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate8 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

#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 59 F in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager placed sour cream to the bottom of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Matthew Gautier **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At handwash sink on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled on shelf next to prep sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with portion cups. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on shelf with plastic bowls. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cheese in reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored next to plates. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Tea bags not covered over tea machine. Employee covered at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Fry seasoning not labeled, employee labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.