Tijuana Flats Burrito Co
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Tijuana Flats Burrito Co 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Tijuana Flats Burrito Co was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Tijuana Flats Burrito Co is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach-in cooler at front service line soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute in large ice machine and interior of door in same machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked pans on storage shelf near back door unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler across from grill on cook line and gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next,to single use to go lids at front counter. Employee removed sanitizer bucket to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
78
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer brackets including handles soiled with accumulation of food debris. Also, observed nozzle on strawberry lemonade machine soiled. Operator cleaned nozzle during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf near back door. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps at bottom of back door. Operator stated corporate has already been made aware of the need for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior lid and lid of ice bins at soda machines on front service line soiled.
22-20-5
61
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute of large ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
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 unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Operator stated another manager discarded. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored at mop sink. Operator labeled all three spray bottles of cleaners. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
23-03-4
61
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under 3 compartment sink. Manager placed drain cover on drain. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items stored in single service storage area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Manager hung mop to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container containing powder sugar without a label. Manager placed label on container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
May 15, 2024
Complaint Full
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 in prep area soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute area in large ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on chemical storage shelf. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and misc personal belongings stored on bin for sugar at front service area. Operator removed employees jacket and misc personal belongings. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on clean storage shelf near back door unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Multiple bags of trash and boxes stored on ground in dumpster area.
33-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand wash sink next to triple sink leaking.
29-11-4
64
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (126-130F - Hot Holding) in food warmer next to hand wash sink on cook line. Operator reheated cheese sauce to more than 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside lip/ ledge in chip container next to ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on chemical storage shelf. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler on cook line across from grill has accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Misc tools/ tool bag stored next to single use towels on shelf next to chemical shelf. Operator removed bag of tools to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
64
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment without chemical test kit when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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/ Observed establishment without currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Observed establishment without a certified Food Manager stated she has been in position for few months. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of main ice machine soiled located near entrance of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed at the end of cook line missing drain cover.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table at the end of cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee placed hat on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
64
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink to have a splitter installed and back flow device improperly installed on non chemical side of splitter. Explained to manager where the back flow needs to be installed on splitter. **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. Observed establishment to not have written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. I will provide copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in hand sink located in back room area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
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/ Observed Manager on duty to have an expired food certificate. Manager stated that he is in process of taking test online.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed person in charge unable to answer questions regarding Eight Food Allergens. I will provide copy of written procedures of vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
53A-15-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining at bottom of exit back door of kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at entrance of kitchen to be soiled in the interior of unit.
22-20-5
52
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain covers missing throughout establishment **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: One drain cover missing by the end of cook line. **Time Extended**
29-18-4
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 Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven 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 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
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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