Tijuana Flats #114
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Tijuana Flats #114 has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “observed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader St. Petersburg restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Recent change of ownership, but no record of any license applications from new ownership. **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -gaskets on reach in freezer door next to ice machine are soiled **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
82
Feb 23, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Recent change of ownership, but no record of any license applications from new ownership. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
High Priority - Observed: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator restocked sanitizer and retested at 500PPM. Operator diluted solution and retested at 200PM **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
22-43-4
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table on cook line- Cooked rice (92F - Hot Holding); queso (125F - Hot Holding); black beans (120F - Hot Holding) Operator added water to steam table and covered foods to allow to reheat Operator voluntarily discarded cooked rice. Reheated queso to 165F and black beans retemped at 161F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03B-01-6
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line Sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding) Operator stored items in bottom compartment of cooler to allow to cool. Sour cream retemped at 44F and cheese at 45F. Operator moved sour cream to freezer to cool and voluntarily discarded cheese. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shrimp stored over cooked rice in cooler Operator moved rice to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -pitchers stored in hand wash sink by ware washing area -employee washing bar equipment in hand wash sink at kitchen entrance Operator removed pitcher and employee moved equipment to warewash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31A-11-4
Basic - Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -gaskets on reach in freezer door next to ice machine are soiled **Warning** Priority: Basic
23-24-4
Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Sanitizer dispenser in 3 compartment sink not properly diluting sanitizer, tested at 500PPM Operator will dilute solution until it has been repaired. Discussed importance of testing sanitize solution with operator. **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-11-5
Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator restocked sanitizer and retested at 200PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
21-08-4
37
Sep 5, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 6 live flies in dry storage area near 3 compartment sink 1 live fly under 3 compartment sink Flies killed, areas cleaned and sanitized. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cojita cheese (46F - Cold Holding); salsa (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding); Operator placed items in walk in to cool and on ice Retemped at Salsa (39F - Cold Holding); cojita cheese (36F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (41F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (43F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (43F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ground beef (120F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (125F - Hot Holding); Mexican rice (117F - Hot Holding); Operator stirred and covered items. Cooked ground beef (140F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (136F - Hot Holding); Mexican rice (140F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled, operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting boards on cook line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack near 3 compartment sink wet nesting **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler handle at wait station is broken. Reach in cooler at bar door not fully hinged **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Between 3 compartment sink and food prep area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Trash compactor not working; bagged trash is being piled in plaza's communal back hallway attracting bugs and causing objectionable odor. **Warning**
33-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in freezer soiled with grease and debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Ice machine filters soiled with accumulation of dust. pink and black substance on walk in cooler wall near door and plastic curtain panels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored above ready to eat food . Unwashed peppers over ready to eat food. Unwashed tomatoes above ready to eat food. Operator moved all items in correct order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
35
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
32
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauce containers in walk-in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled plastic bin in hand sink next to triple sink, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at front counter, used as dump sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in seasoning container, removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of tortillas on floor on cook line, relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on stove surface
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leaking pipe into bucket under hand sink in dish room
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind front counter
29-49-6
52
May 14, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler cooling with cover on pan. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind front counter used to dump ice.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in dish area wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids on cook line chip containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris. Spray nozzle 3 compartment sinks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
39
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator identification bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator removed measuring spoons from seasoning **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Manager remade buckets 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
82
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tijuana Flats #114 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats #114 on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats #114?
Across the inspection record, “observed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats #114.
How does Tijuana Flats #114 compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Tijuana Flats #114 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Tijuana Flats #114's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tijuana Flats #114 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tijuana Flats #114 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 #114 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tijuana Flats #114 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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