How many health inspections has TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO had?

TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO ever been shut down?

No, TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO?

The most frequently cited violations at TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?

PARASITE SURVIVAL: Without proper freezing or cooking, parasites in fish (Anisakis, tapeworm), pork (Trichinella), and wild game survive to infect consumers. Anisakis larvae in raw sushi cause severe abdominal pain and allergic reactions. Tapeworm cysts in undercooked pork/beef grow into 15-30 foot worms in intestines. Proper freezing (-4°F for 7 days) kills parasites. Fish intended for raw consumption (sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tartare) must be frozen to -4°F for 7 days, or -31°F for 15 hours before service. Exception: tuna species and aquacultured fish fed processed feed. Pork and wild game must reach minimum internal cooking temperature. Document all freezing records.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO

11007 CAUSEWAY BLVD, Brandon, FL 33511

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TIJUANA FLATS #135 LLC · License: SEA3915803

TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO in Brandon, FL has 22 inspections on record with 138 total violations (6.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Apr 2, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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