Tijuana Flats Burrito Co
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
33
Score
Inspectors have visited Tijuana Flats Burrito Co 14 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Tijuana Flats Burrito Co's 33 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
14
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
33
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Exterior of rice cooker soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Area around soda nozzles at front counter drink station soiled **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed throughout **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Rice scoop stored on top of soiled rice cooker exterior. Operator removed scoop, cleaned and sanitized rice cooker **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in prep area
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove burners soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door in poor repair
14-11-5
64
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked beef cooling for approximately 1 hour at 1:30 (79F-93F - Cooling); cooked beef 2:10 (73F-81F - Cooling). Item being cooled on speed rack at room temperature. Speed rack moved to walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Observed at UB light above back door. Not above any food storage/prep areas
35A-06-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at corner under hood on cook line
36-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of raw beef stored on floor in prep area. Employee moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter keg cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
70
May 7, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Baseboard tile missing behind stove and in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield missing at light fixture in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
86
May 6, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top: shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); sour cream (66F - Cold Holding) in unit less than 4 hours. Observed food stored above fill line. Food not prepared or portioned today. Operator iced all items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. steam Table: cooked chicken (127-135F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (127-141F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (138F); cooked rice (110-141F - Hot Holding) per operator in unit less than 4 hours. Observed foods doubled pan and water level was low. Operator added water to steam table and reheated to 165F. 2. Chip and salsa station: cheese sauce (127F - Hot Holding); enchilada sauce (118F - Hot Holding). Per operator prepared less than 4 hours ago. Water level low and observed double panned. Operator added water item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher in sink next to flip top. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Baseboard tile missing behind stove and in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil canister stored on kitchen floor by ice machine. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Light shield missing at light fixture in dishwashing area. **Warning**
38-01-4
45
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
55
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
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
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Jun 29, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary sanitizer test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored inside flour bin at dry storage shelf in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
86
May 18, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler-cooked shredded chicken (45F); cooked diced chicken (46F); cooked rice (46F); salsa (47F); ground beef (45F); queso (47F); Operator stated all food items was prepared yesterday afternoon. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter-; cheese sauce (117F - Hot Holding) operator reheated cheese sauce. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler-cooked shredded chicken (45F); cooked diced chicken (46F); cooked rice (46F); salsa (47F); ground beef (45F); queso (47F); Operator stated all food items was prepared yesterday afternoon. Walk in cooler thermometer reads 50 degrees F. Stop Sale See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 live flying insects flying around mop sink, dry storage shelf near exit door. Prep table at walk in cooler-Observed 1 live flying insects on speed cart with cooked chicken breast. Operator moved speed cart inside walk in cooler. Prep table at prep sink- observed 3 live flying insects flying over 12 pans of raw beef in 1/2 hotel pans. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Prep table at prep sink- observed prep cook preparing raw beef and transporting speed cart to walk in cooler no gloves change or hand washing. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at walk in cooler. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line- observed hand washing sink being blocked by trash can. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Main kitchen at fryer- observed soiled cardboard on the floor. **Warning**
36-06-4
37
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Main kitchen prep area at prep table- observed employee texting on cellphone with gloves on. Employee put cellphone inside his pocket and began to slice jalapeños with same gloves on. Employee removed gloves, washed, rinse and dry hands and pulled on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen hand washing sink at cook line- observed rubber gloves inside hand washing sink. Operator removed rubber gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen at flat top grill- observed squeeze bottles of oil and sauces with no labeling.
02D-01-5
74
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Main kitchen at flat top grill- observed soiled cardboard on the floor.
36-06-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen cook line cold holding unit- observed 4 ounce scoop with handle being stored inside shredded cheese.
10-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen cook line cold holding unit cutting board- observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen cook line- observed squeeze bottle of sauce with no labeling. Operator labeled sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
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 Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co?
Across the inspection record, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” 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 Hollywood?
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Tijuana Flats Burrito Co's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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