Tijuana Flats Burrito Co #128

3154 S Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32806
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co #128 stretching back to 2022. On Mar 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ For Craig Vetter 12/11/2020 - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Cook **Time Extended**
13-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soda nozzles - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Fan covers in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in cooler side B - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
64
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at cook line **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ For Craig Vetter 12/11/2020
53A-03-7
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/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade cleaning brush used in food. Cleaning paint brush used to clean inside chip holder at closing
14-14-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board of reach in cooler at chip station
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Fan covers in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups at front counter stack high with no protection
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in cooler side B
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink at cook line Water turned off at hand sink due to sink not draining. Manager stated sink has a maintenance call to be fixed **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soda nozzles
22-08-4
45
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Letrell Miller has been a manager for a year.
53A-04-6
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/ Manager Craig Vetter arrived at facility at end of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook and prep cook
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil on floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield cracked/broken by clean equipment shelf
38-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups and lids at front counter by register Cups stacked to high and lids inside facing upward
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black debris on wall at 3 compartment sink
36-27-5
64
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop and spatula by hot holding steam well in standing water 106F. Operator dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fan cover for ice machine. Operator removed cover cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
82
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Salt **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pad in basin of hand sink at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Salt container on floor in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up hood system
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in cooler on left side of cook line at ware wash **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
70
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 form **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler have debris build up
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler Debris n wall at 3 compartment sink
36-27-5
82
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in dry seasoning container
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets for staff
13-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler drawer at cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust on wall and ceiling over ware wash area and over steam well at cook line on the left side
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handles faucet leaking at hand sink at front counter and hand sink by ice machine
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Batter flour not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tijuana Flats Burrito Co #128 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co #128 on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co #128?

Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co #128.

How does Tijuana Flats Burrito Co #128 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Tijuana Flats Burrito Co #128 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Tijuana Flats Burrito Co #128's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co #128 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co #128 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 Tijuana Flats Burrito Co #128 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tijuana Flats Burrito Co #128 is inspected around three times per year on average.