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TIJUANA FLATS

5030 SW SR 46 · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 2, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3489100
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8845909
DBPR license6904730

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale Report. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line make table shredded cheese (66F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (67F – Cold Holding)/ placed overnight. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher placed in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate53A-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/ **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee snack placed in front counter low boy unit, with food for customers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door bathroom hallway, has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in kitchen cold holding unit. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers soiled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Operator removed rag that was in , three compartment sink , floor drain, that was causing water not to drain. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 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 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.