How many health inspections has TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO had?

TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO has had 21 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: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO

3687 TAMPA RD #203, Oldsmar, FL 34677

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: HOT RESTAURANT INC · License: SEA6216258

TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO in Oldsmar, FL has 21 inspections on record with 157 total violations (7.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

157Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 17, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Jan 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jul 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jan 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Oct 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Aug 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO had?: TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO has had 21 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: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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