TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
3404 CLARK RD, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941.925.0729
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 12 small flying insects in the mop sink area with no direct contact with food.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025068059 | Aug 21, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 | $200 |
| 7--2016058693 | Dec 5, 2016 | Jan 6, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Please renew immediately at www.myfloridalicense.com
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor between mop sink and three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Apr 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Please renew immediately at www.myfloridalicense.com
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 1lb.cut lettuce 52F, 1lb.cooked corn 56F, 8lbs. salsa 55F held in temporary cooler in front of store.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in rented temporary cooler at ambient 50F. Observed 1lb.cut lettuce 52F, 1lb.cooked corn 56F, 8lbs. salsa 55F held since 11:00am.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed for manager, employees signed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor between mop sink and three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Aug 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers and onions (48F - Cold Holding) in the 2-drawer cold holding unit underneath the grill. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held between 1 and 2 hours. The operator stored the above foods in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in the handwashing sink behind the front counter. The utensils were removed from the hand sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing bracelets. The employee removed the jewelry.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets for the 2-door cold holding unit underneath the grill.
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic drink cup lids stored on the floor behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the lids.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the walk in cooler and above the three compartment sink.
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed the recycling dumpster overflowing.
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
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.
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The raw chicken was date marked 9/16. The operator discarded the raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The raw chicken was date marked 9/16. The operator discarded the raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed raw beef (45F - Ambient Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The raw beef was cut approximately 4.5 hours prior to inspection. The operator placed the raw beef in the reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for rice in the prep area. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for cilantro in the reach in cooler. The operator removed the containers form the above foods.
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
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 properly stored the scoop handle.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle used for raw chicken not stored above the food in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the reach in cooler at the server station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the three compartment sink.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a cook handle a dirty iPad and then touched food without washing hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling a dirty iPad and failed to change gloves.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed the spray below the flood rim of the three compartment sink.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of sterno next to spices in the back prep area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink by the three compartment sink with a scrub in it. Operator removed the scrub.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the restaurant.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the handle of the scoop touching the cut tomatoes in the walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spatula in the water at 89F. Operator reheated the hot water up to 165F.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the sink by the the three compartment sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking pipe at the hand wash sink by the three compartment sink.
Nov 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 12 small flying insects in the mop sink area with no direct contact with food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink on the cook line blocked by a trash can. The operator moved the trash can.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at the front counter. The operator replaced the batteries for the dispenser.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed a heavy accumulation of dead insects on a fly trap in the mop sink area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls with no handle used as a scoop for flour near the cook line. Observed a portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for corn at the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the scoops.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the scoop for the ice machine stored in a soiled holder in the kitchen.
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 handle for the scoop used for sugar not stored above the food product. The operator removed the scoop.
Open dumpster lid.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution at 0ppm. The operator refilled the solution to 200ppm.
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink on the cook line used to fill water in a pitcher. The operator was educated the sink is for handwashing only.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for sugar at the wait station. The operator removed the plastic ramekin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2021.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored hanging from a rack with clean equipment. The operator properly stored the employee item.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop for ice machine stored in a soiled holding unit. The operator removed the holder for cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the front line.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary solution in a sanitizer bucket at the front counter at 50ppm. The operator discarded the solution and refilled with a solution at 200ppm.
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