Tijuana Flats #111

278 S Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Tijuana Flats #111 has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Deerfield Beach average 83, so Tijuana Flats #111 is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler opposite cook line in kitchen.

29-49-6

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, behind triple sink in kitchen.

36-27-5

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice (47F); shredded cooked chicken (48F); cooked beef (47F) stored in the walk in cooler overnight per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. Food cooling with stretch wrap cover and lids on, stacked seven pans high. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

03D-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice (47F); shredded cooked chicken (48F); cooked beef (47F) stored in the walk in cooler overnight per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. Food cooling with stretch wrap cover and lids on, stacked seven pans high. **Warning**

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed food cooling with multiple coverings on pans, heat not allowed to escape. **Warning**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Hannah Kyehn, 5/28/23 expired, Emma Hughes, 2/11/23 expired. **Warning**

53B-14-5

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door flip top cooler on cook line at tomato, lettuce, cheese salsa (44-47F - Cold Holding), manager moved items and called for maintenance

03A-02-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw shrimp on speed rack. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. guacamole with tomato (47°F); cut cabbage (49°F) being held on cook line less than 4 hours. Items stored above fill line. Operator removed product to be under fill line. Operator discarded excess. sour cream (49°F); being held in cook line cooler less than 4 hours. Operator moved item to reach in section. Discussed tphc with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing pink substance on storage rack not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee on shelf above flip top cooler on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area, above dry storage shelves in back kitchen.

35B-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in batter mix on dry storage shelves, Plastic cup removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tijuana Flats #111 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats #111 on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats #111?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats #111.

How does Tijuana Flats #111 compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?

Tijuana Flats #111 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.

Has Tijuana Flats #111's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tijuana Flats #111 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tijuana Flats #111 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tijuana Flats #111 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tijuana Flats #111 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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