Tijuana Flats Burrito Co
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
18
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 23, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
6
Critical latest
5
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk-in cooler, closed plastic bag in metal pan of yellow rice (129F - Cooling @ 4.45 hours). Employee stated she made at 11 am and put right into walk-in cooler. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of whole green tomatoes dented on side of can.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee on cook line toasted cheese between a folded tortilla on the grill then transferred to plate. Once steak was finished cooking employee touched tortillas with bare hand to open to put steak inside folded tortilla.
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, two packs of raw beef patties stored on shelf above open cans of corn. Employee moved raw beef to bottom shelf. Also, in flip top reach in cooler on cook line, raw shelled eggs stored in same container as unwashed avocados. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler, closed plastic bag in metal pan of yellow rice (129F - Cooling @ 4.45 hours). Employee stated she made at 11 am and put right into walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf of counter in back of kitchen across from dish area, spray bottle of yellow liquid stored next to wooden fajita serving trays. Employee removed spray bottle from shelf. Also, on shelf under back counter, two spray bottles of Clorox stored next to clean bowls. Operator moved Clorox bottles. Also, soy sauce stored next to and in front of dish machine detergent and sanitizer on bottom shelf next to mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk-in cooler, gallon of milk not date marked that was opened two days prior.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On bottom shelf of counter in back of kitchen across from 3 compartment sink, spray bottle of yellow liquid not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at handwash sink at bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at handwash sink at bar. Also, no soap available at handwash sink in server alley.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk-in cooler including queso, shredded chicken, beef and salsa made yesterday or day before and not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate soiled with mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in sugar container at scoop. Operator removed from container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license from Division not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line soiled with food debris/grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice at ice well at bar. Operator removed handle from ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris/torn. Also, hood filters above cook line soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
18
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At end of cook line on metal dry storage shelf, one pan of brown rice (89F - Cooling @ 3.5 hours). Operator stated it was done cooking at 9:30 am, and was put on shelf as back up for steam table. Informed operator after cooking it needs to be held hot or cooled down. Operator placed rice in walk-in cooler. Rechecked in 15 minutes and temperature was 79. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator ran dishwasher few times and tested but no sanitizer registering. Operator unable to locate where sanitizer is hooked up to dishwasher. Operator stated he is going to call ecolab to come out to look at it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing/rinsing dishes in 3 compartment but no sanitizing. Operator informed employee all food contact surfaces must before sanitized after washing. All dishes observed just washed were sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach in freezer, open box of raw coconut shrimp store on shelf above open case of hot peppers. Operator moved open box of shrimp to box shelf under all ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, trays of raw shelled eggs stored on shelf above covered container of black beans. Operator moved raw shelled eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, multiple raw chicken in pans products stored on shelf above all raw beef products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf of back prep table next to mop sink, two bottles of soy sauce and one bottle of red wine vinegar stored in front of chemicals jugs that are hooked up to mop sink. Operator moved all products used for food to different shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk-in cooler, open gallon of milk with no date mark. Operator stated milk was opened no longer then 3 days prior.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At end of cook line on metal dry storage shelf, one pan of brown rice (89F - Cooling @ 3.5 hours). Operator stated it was done cooking at 9:30 am, and was put on shelf as back up for steam table. Informed operator after cooking it needs to be held hot or cooled down. Operator placed rice in walk-in cooler. Rechecked in 15 minutes and temperature was 79.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip top reach in cooler has dark staining and cut marks present.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provide at handwash sink in server room. Operator stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water available at handwash sink in server room. Operator stated not sure what is wrong with sink and needs to call company out to look at it. All other handwash sinks have hot water. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator stated all training certificates for employees are at old location and he still needs to go get them. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On cook line in steam table, plastic serving bowls used as scoops in white and brown rice. Also, on storage shelf at front of kitchen near ice machine, 2 plastic serving bowls used as scoops in sugar container. Operator removed both bowls. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted. Operator flipped bucket over to protect. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash can provided in women's restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed in establishment expired June 1 2025.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans stacked before properly air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of scoop in ice in ice well in server room and at bar. Operator removed handles from ice at both locations. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in establishment soiled/torn.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. On shared dumpster on left side of establishment, right lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cook line has build up of food debris.
36-27-5
12
Apr 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, plastic tub of raw chicken stored on top of plastic tub of raw beef. Manager switched products.
08A-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on cook line reach in coolers soiled.
23-03-4
82
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found On server line where soda machines are located, 1 live flying insect observed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer, burritos stored in plastic to go bags. Manager stated the box the product came in got wet and fall apart but she will be buying large ziploc bags today for product. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, plastic tub of raw chicken stored on top of plastic tub of raw beef. Manager switched containers so beef is over chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, plastic wrapped raw beef patties stored over top of commercially packaged raw shrimp. Manager removed beef from over top of shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen next to chip holder, large container of house made salsa (51F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter. Manager stated it had been out approximately one hour, and put the container of salsa in pan with ice to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine at top of deflector plate has spots of mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At end of cook line, containers of flour and rice both had bowls in product used as scoopers. Manager removed bowls from both products. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket next to ice machine not inverted. Manager inverted bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On back prep table across from triple sink, employee cellphone and red speaker on prep table. Manager removed belongings from table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean metal pans stack on rack before properly air drying. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At end of cook line, container of salt with scoop handle in product. Manager removed handle out of product. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line has food debris on upper part.
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. On shared dumpster out side of establishment, one lid open. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf of rack in back of kitchen near walk-in cooler, to go metal pans not inverted. Manager flipped all pans over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
30
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Gray plastic containers used for tortilla chips.
14-15-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chafing fuel stored next to case of plastic white caps on shelf in back kitchen area. Caps moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet near rear exit door where black hose is attached.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at front counter used as dump sink by employee.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four employees are working during inspection - none are certified food managers.
53A-05-6
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. Missing for one employee working today.
53B-13-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered receptacle missing in women's restroom near dining area.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over single use items across from front counter. Drinks discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in fryer area. Employee placed hat on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet areas below front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door does not self close.
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. On speed rack across from fryers, tray of fried tortillas not covered. Person in Charge placed pan over tortillas. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
33
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Both manager and one employee rubbed hands together for less then 10 seconds. Inspector spoke with both of them and both rewashed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in sanitation bucket not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation buckets and triple sink reading below 100ppm, manager replaced empty sanitizer bottle under triple sink, triple sink and sanitation buckets reading 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-40-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Several nozzles of hot sauce dispensers at hot sauce bar in dining area. Multi head soda nozzle of soda machine at front counter closest to entrance to front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cook line in kitchen. Under flip top reach in cooler on make line in kitchen. Under large ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes with plastic bottles of hot sauce in hallway leading to bathrooms.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stacks of aluminum trays on rack in kitchen, manager corrected during inspection. 9 stacks of single use lids at front counter and hot sauce bar in dining area stored food contact surface face up, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In keg reach in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
55
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee bused tables then picked up clean trays of food for their customers without washing hands in between tasks. Also manager came in to establishment to begin work, did not wash hands, then picked up trays of food to be brought to their customers. Inspector talked to employees, employees stopped what they where doing and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multi head soda nozzles of soda machine at front counter, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In women's bathroom, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under racks and large ice machine in dry storage.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Blue container used to hold ice scoop had build up of debris in bottom on container, employee cleaned out container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In beer keg reach in cooler across from front counter.
29-49-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hole in cabinet underneath soda machine at front counter.
14-11-5
58
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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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 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co?
Across the inspection record, “floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co.
How does Tijuana Flats Burrito Co compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co most recently scored 18 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Tijuana Flats Burrito Co's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly five 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 three times per year on average.
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