TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
2518 SR 580 STE A · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33761
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 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding)
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right side of flip top cooler on cookline: cut tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (44F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (44F – Cold Holding) Food was prepared at 9:30am. No temperatures taken since 7:30am. See stop sale for cut tomatoes. Asked operator to relocate cut lettuce and cheese and operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting boards on cookline are stained.
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Brandon Schneider is the only food manager at establishment. His certificate expired on 03/13/2024. He states that his certificate was mailed to the wrong address and was unable to find proof of certificate at the time of the inspection.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Delaney who has worked at establishment for over 60 days.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator refilled soap. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Maria expired 7/2024.
Basic 3
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cookline/ flip top coolers
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed limes and jalapeños on top shelf of walk in cooler above ready to eat sauces. Discussed with shift lead.
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 500ppm quaternary. Operator added water to bucket, second test was 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:12 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.