Tijuana Flats
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
82
Score
Tijuana Flats has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 29, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Brooksville facility scores 90, putting Tijuana Flats on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chip dispenser soiled with accumulation of food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in front wait station area. Operator placed soap bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
82
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front counter area. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
90
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemical stored hanging on rack with bag in the box soda station in prep area. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cloth stored in handwash sink in prep area near ice machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
78
Jul 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed chip dispenser soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease to the left of the reach-in cooler in the wait station area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Per operator a deep clean has been completed on chip dispenser, but accumulation of food debris and grease is still visible in some areas of dispenser. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Far right door on reach-in cooler broken and two drawer reach-in cooler underneath grill top broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Operator stated repair is scheduled for equipment repairs today. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment throughout kitchen and underneath left ice bin at front counter. Standing water present in some corners of the establishment (behind chip dispensing area) and in front of mop sink. Operator cleaned up standing water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Operator started to clean and remove standing water from floor. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Standing water near back door, operator found leak underneath three compartment sink and is working on scheduling repair with plumber. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
82
Jul 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 2 small flying insects underneath ice bin in front wait station area and 1 small flying insect landing on rim of to-go cup. Operator discarded. - 2 small flying insect near mop sink. - 7 small flying insects in prep area near prep sink and ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Observed 5 small flying insects in prep area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed chip dispenser soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease to the left of the reach-in cooler in the wait station area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in front wait station area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Discussed importance with fully stocked handwash sinks with operator at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the bottom threshold that opens to the outside to the right of the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment throughout kitchen and underneath left ice bin at front counter. Standing water present in some corners of the establishment (behind chip dispensing area) and in front of mop sink. Operator cleaned up standing water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Operator started to clean and remove standing water from floor. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Far right door on reach-in cooler broken and two drawer reach-in cooler underneath grill top broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
61
Jul 10, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm reading in three compartment sink. Operator states due to water leaking from faucet sink becomes diluted. Operator states the refill sink to proper ppm before sanitizing dishes. Operator states work order has been submitted to repair faucet. Operator corrected sanitizer to 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above tortilla chips in storage area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooks line cooler door has sign "do not open" door damaged **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -standing water on floor near mop sink **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -faucet at three compartment sink leaking heavily into sinks -faucet at mop sink dripping when shut off
29-08-4
67
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fanta Bag in box removed from box, put into hotel pan, liquid from above box dripping into removed bag contained in hotel pan. Fanta bag in pan had pin hole causing contamination. Operator disposed of broken bag.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty knives stored in rear prep area hand sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cooks line hand wash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and displayed new license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dirty aprons hanging on clean dish rack, touching clean dishes.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Coca Cola bag in box station leaking fluid from pumps onto bag in box products and floor area around station.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under clean dish storage near rear door
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Behind/under equipment in prep area
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Tortilla chip stored directly next to hand sink, splash guard ineffective.
08B-36-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink near three compartment sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic forks at service window not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items on speed rack in walk in cooler uncovered
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Hung on side of bucket . Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
35
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in make table on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven microwave has accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned the microwave at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tijuana Flats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats.
How does Tijuana Flats compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?
Tijuana Flats most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.
Has Tijuana Flats' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tijuana Flats 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tijuana Flats is inspected around three times per year on average.
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