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TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO COMPANY

944 N 4 ST · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3457976
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8759569
DBPR license6215429

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#14High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 5 live flies in rear dry goods storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 2 live flies behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cook line have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple bottles containing sanitizer and degreaser not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 30 dead and trapped flies in control device in rear storage area. Manager removed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen at entrance to dry storage.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep tables in kitchen.

#5Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating food in dry goods storage area.

#6Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#7Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen is heavily soiled with grease.

#9Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on ceiling.

#10Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop stored touching cheese and cut leafy greens in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic14-17-4

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

#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen.

#13Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.