Tijuana Flats Burrito Co
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Tijuana Flats Burrito Co 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Altamonte Springs restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers extremely soiled. -shelves in walk-in cooler have white mold-like build up. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -bottom shelves of prep tables. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -cook line hand wash sink. Work order submitted per operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -evidence of ceiling leak above 1 of back prep tables. 1 ceiling tile removed, 1 ceiling tile shows mold-like substance. No food prep done on table until repairs completed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -no cover on trash can in unisex restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
78
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. -queso on cook line 109 less than 4 hours. Water level low under product. Operator added water, will reheat.
03B-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -used to fill water pitcher.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -no soap at east end of cook line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -approx 4 dead roaches on sticky trap next to back door. Operator removed trap. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-06-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -lid missing from trashcan in unisex restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -blue ice scoop holder soiled in bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall dusty around back door, alarm box, WiFi router, bulk CO2.
36-27-5
58
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pico, salsa, cut tomato, corn (46-48F - Cold Holding) in make table less than 4 hours. Operator added ice to product, will monitor cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 small flying insects on outside of cardboard boxes of single service items
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded chicken (116-124F - Hot Holding) in steam table less than 4 hours. Unit possibly unplugged. Operator reheated product, will monitor.
03B-01-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -build up on some walk in cooler shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -on hand wash sink in prep area. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
58
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -soap dispenser off wall, recommend alternative until replaced. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
31B-06-4
90
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -1 expired, unable to locate any other. Proof of Certified Food Manager may be emailed to Leslie.martin@myfloridalicense.com. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -soap dispenser off wall, recommend alternative until replaced.
31B-06-4
82
Oct 5, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Nicholas expired.
53A-03-7
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook wearing bracelet, removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
86
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -missing from black garden hose at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of blue liquid next to front hand wash sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
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 blank Employee Reporting Form to operator via email.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -slight build up on and above gray deflector panel in ice machine bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent soiled above chip warmer.
36-34-5
58
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -gray plastic deflector in ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -bottom of ice scoop holder interior slightly soiled. Manager washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tijuana Flats Burrito Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co?
Across the inspection record, “in-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co.
How does Tijuana Flats Burrito Co compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has Tijuana Flats Burrito Co's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co 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 Burrito Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tijuana Flats Burrito Co is inspected around four times per year on average.
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