Tijuana Flats Burrito Co
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Tijuana Flats Burrito Co has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Tijuana Flats Burrito Co was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Brandon restaurant, which scores around 82. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Discussed with manager manually mixing sanitizer solution in 3 compartment sink until sanitizer mixing unit is serviced.
22-42-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and jalapeños stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open can of Alani energy drink on lower shelf of prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table by cheese sauce warmer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket frayed on ice machine door.
14-11-5
70
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
16-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on ice machine. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler doors at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Holding ; raw beef (49F); cooked peppers and onions (49F); cooked peppers and onions (50F); yellow American cheese (50F); sour cream (51F) Temps checked at 2:10pm. Operator stated a truck delivery had the walk in cooler door open for approximately 30 minutes shortly before start of the inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink liquid with no label observed on shelf by back door. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
16-33-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near ice machine. Operator replaced soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on prep table by ice machine. Observed on wire shelf over ready to eat foods. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee using immersion blender with no hair restraint, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on ice machine. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler doors at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
50
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 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
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cookline hand sink. Manager replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Manager removed, placed in clean container **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on ice machine. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler doors at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed to dish. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
61
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Backpack and jacket stored on shelf over clean dishes and single use items. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In unisex restroom. Provided sign to operator, posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung mop **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on ice machine. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler on cookline.
14-11-5
78
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
86
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected observed employee remove step ladder **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a white plastic bowl used to scoop bulk beer batter
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected- observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine in kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on dish storage shelf
24-08-4
78
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 Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co.
How does Tijuana Flats Burrito Co compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Tijuana Flats Burrito Co's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tijuana Flats Burrito Co is inspected around three times per year on average.
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