TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
3404 CLARK RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
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 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese dip (55F – Cold Holding); salsa (55F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler behind the front counter. The operator stated the items had been held for approximately 1.5 hours. The operator moved the above potentially hazardous foods to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bag of ice stored in the handwashing sink behind the front counter. The operator discarded the bagged ice. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Observed the employees on staff at time of inspection are ServSafe manager certified. No proof for other employees.
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic portion cups with no handles used as scoops for cut tomatoes and salsa on the cook line. The operator removed the portion cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the walk in cooler and above the three compartment sink.
33-14-4Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed the recycling dumpster overflowing.
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar at the server station not stored above the food. The operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 1:05 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.