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TIJUANA FLATS

1371 SOUTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE, Plantation FL 33324

Last inspected Aug 30, 2023 · 2 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1623889
Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Operator placed chicken on lower rack.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

2 visits, newest first

Aug 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Operator placed chicken on lower rack.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler on cook line; pico de gallo (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); salsa (55F - Cold Holding); chopped tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); corn (52F - Cold Holding); Queso fresco (59F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (62F - Cold Holding) per operator held less than four hours. Operator placed items on ice. Observed on cook 2 drawers underneath flat top grill diced chicken (55-56F - Cold Holding); shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); beef (57F - Cold Holding); cut iceberg (59F - Cold Holding); onions and peppers (60F - Cold Holding); fish (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator held less than four hours. Operator moved items into cooler for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips at three compartment sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup on counter next to cheese sauce. Employee removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with corn in flip top cooler. Operator removed
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of batter removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.