Tijuana Flats Burrito Co
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Tijuana Flats Burrito Co has eight inspections in the public record. Tijuana Flats Burrito Co was last inspected on Jan 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co's latest score of 82 sits above the Fleming Island average of 76. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Manager food handler certification for Jonathan Burton expired 12-19-2024. Manager states he is scheduled to take the training. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for quaternary ammonium sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Per manager, no proof of employee reporting for Juan, start date 1/28/25. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paintbrush with raw wood handle used for chip bin. Employee discarded paintbrush. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Proof of employee food handler training available for 4 out of 18 needing training. Also, all 4 proof of training have an expiration date of 4years from date of training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease bin lid is open.
33-29-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water at 115F on shelf above the flat grill. Also, ice scoop handle laying in the ice bin of left soda machine. Employee stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf/rack above steam table has dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Manager remade solution to 300ppm quaternary ammonium. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
50
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen and sanitizer solution in the three compartment sink tested at 400+ppm quaternary ammonium. Operator remade solutions to 350ppm quaternary ammonium. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interiors of soda nozzles on both machines at front counter are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to locate test kit for sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple employee food handler training certificates have incorrect expiration date of four years from date of completion.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid on rack at mop sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen only reaching 69F.
27-16-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right shared dumpster lid is open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve on hand wash sink in kitchen not operable. Operator states work order has been placed for repair. Hot water tank above mop sink is leaking. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pans of chips and taco shells on kitchen shelving without covering/lid. Operator added coverings. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly light installed over back prep table and over shelving holding seasonings. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly light at back prep area has accumulated of dead flying insects.
35A-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 6-1-2023. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle in garbage enclosure has the lid open.
33-29-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle for cheese laying in cheese. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
35
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
32
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker in incorrect location at mop sink. Needs to be moved to non chemical side of splitter with hose attached. Also, drain cover missing from mop sink. Person in charge added. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
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. Person in charge unable to provide written procedure for vomiting or diarrheal event. Provided during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at front line fliptop and ice machine deflector plate with debris buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser not working at back hand wash sink by triple sink.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle unlabeled, person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water only reaching 74F at beginning of inspection. Water heater was turned off. Person in charge turned on during inspection, reached above 100F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect light installed over prep table in back.
35B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean dishware, old food on clean dishware.
16-46-4
47
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler on rolling rack observed trays of raw chicken stored over ready to eat cooked chicken. Operator rearranged pans during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler to right side of grill observed, sour cream portions (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated pan was prepped and placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature and placed in reach-in freezer. Observed 25 minutes later, second temp of sour cream portions (42F - Cold Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on the water hose side of the splitter. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat stored over sanitizer bucket on shelf near single prep sink. Operator moved hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. On soda rack at end of cook line observed bag of soda stored on floor. Operator placed a pan under soda bag during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On shelves in storage area behind cook line observed multiple metal pans and lids not inverted. Operator turned pans over during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed steam table at end of cook line next to handwash sink being unprotected from splash. **Repeat Violation**
08B-54-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At front counter observed bulk sugar container without label. Operator placed a label during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
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 Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” 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 Fleming Island?
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Fleming Island average of 76.
Has Tijuana Flats Burrito Co's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 12 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 two times per year on average.
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