Inspection Report

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PALM COAST TIJUANA FLATS

5890 STATE HWY 100 E SUITE 103 · PALM COAST · Flagler County · FL 32164

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3484872
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8831942
DBPR license2800917

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed person go from dirty dishes to cheese without washing his hands first. Addressed immediately and person washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stove; utensils in dirty water. Person in charge replaced all. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso 110F; ( – Hot Holding). Person in charge removed and reheated to 160F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No food manager on site.

#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink on cook line. Person in charge replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restroom doors not self closing. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank not secured. Person in charge secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service bowls on cookline not inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop face in back of dry storage. Person in charge hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.