Palm Coast Tijuana Flats
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
64
Score
Palm Coast Tijuana Flats appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. Palm Coast Tijuana Flats was last inspected on Jan 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Palm Coast facility scores 79, putting Palm Coast Tijuana Flats on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on long black hose at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys/phone above dry storage foods. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop bacon. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop face down in mop sink. Person in charge hung up to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Tomatoes not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on external hose at mop sink. Showed person in charge a picture of hose Bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment does not have a CFM **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager stated that she left folder at home. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathroom doors need self closing hinges. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drink had no lid or straw. Person in charge got lid and straw. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. To-go container in salsa in walk in cooler. Person in charge removed to-go container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at front counter. Emailed a hand washing sign to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
55
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed person go from dirty dishes to cheese without washing his hands first. Addressed immediately and person washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stove; utensils in dirty water. Person in charge replaced all. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso 110F; ( - Hot Holding). Person in charge removed and reheated to 160F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink on cook line. Person in charge replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No food manager on site.
53A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank not secured. Person in charge secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service bowls on cookline not inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop face in back of dry storage. Person in charge hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restroom doors not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
43
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken cooling in closed containers. Addressed immediately and person removed lids. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking front hand washing sink. Person in charge removed. In front of back hand washing sink there is an ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in back hand washing sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment can not provide any training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At front; sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chip container on cookline is greasy.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of beef cooler on front line.
29-49-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathroom doors not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on counter by cooked chicken. Sweat shirt under the prep counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 male cooks on cookline have hair restraints that are not effective.
13-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooked chicken in containers on floor in kitchen. Person in charge moved cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle laying in cheese.
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at front hand washing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in bucket.
42-01-4
41
Feb 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palm Coast Tijuana Flats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palm Coast Tijuana Flats on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palm Coast Tijuana Flats?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Palm Coast Tijuana Flats.
How does Palm Coast Tijuana Flats compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
Palm Coast Tijuana Flats most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Coast average of 79.
Has Palm Coast Tijuana Flats' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Palm Coast Tijuana Flats have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Palm Coast Tijuana Flats means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Palm Coast Tijuana Flats inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palm Coast Tijuana Flats is inspected around four times per year on average.
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