Tijuana Flats Burrito Co
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co, the earliest from 2022. Tijuana Flats Burrito Co was last inspected on Feb 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Cooper City restaurant scores 73. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
82
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In cook line right steam well, on left side, shredded chicken (121F - Hot Holding); cooked ground beef (112-118F - Hot Holding); diced cooked chicken (124F - Hot Holding). Per manager all items in unit since 10:30am opening. Manager placed all on grill to reheat and increased water and temperature of left side of steam well. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder beside ice machine has mold like buildup in the bottom. Manager removed holder and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottles by bAck hand sink and by paper goods shelf. Manager labeled both as degreaser and cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tile missing beside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by machine stored right side up.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board in prep area shelf grooved and discolored. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Digital thermometer on lowboy drawer unit at cook line not working.
05-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil and water at cook line not labeled. Manager added labels. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board hanging beside prep area reach in freezer has visible discoloration from mold like buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substances in spray bottles by chemical shelf and reach in freezer in back prep area. Manager labeled both bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in container of cinnamon sugar by pick up window. Manager removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tile missing in back prep area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/ covers soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling light cover above cook line has visible dust buildup. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board hanging by prep area reach in freezer grooved causing discoloration.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on cook line without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
64
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Grill Scraper inside hand wash sink in cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust in cook line. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks/ stained and is no longer cleanable in prep station. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses in cook line. Operator moved to be washed, rinsed and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles( bowls) not stored inverted or protected from contamination in cook line. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sliced Lemon not covered at front counter. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food (oil)removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled oil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
45
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
86
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers of cooking oil stored on floor next to cook line in kitchen.
08B-38-4
95
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 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co.
How does Tijuana Flats Burrito Co compare to other restaurants in Cooper City?
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cooper City average of 73.
Has Tijuana Flats Burrito Co's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six 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 three times per year on average.
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