Tijuana Flats Burrito Co
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Tijuana Flats Burrito Co has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Jupiter restaurants, the typical score is 79; Tijuana Flats Burrito Co is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 12/1/2025. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: DBPR Case number 270719 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: License expired 12.1.25 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 12/1/2025. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: DBPR Case number 270719 **Time Extended**
50-17-3
86
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. steam table: white rice (131F - Hot Holding); black beans (108F - Hot Holding); pulled chicken (125F - Hot Holding); ground beef (127F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Operator placed products back on stove to reheat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding) rechecked 43F ; cooked ground beef (45F - Cold Holding) rechecked 42F ; blended tomato salsa (46F - Cold Holding) rechecked 45F Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator iced down products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 12/1/2025. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean food storage containers stored on rack that has food debris. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler door by server expo does not fully close. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food splatter on wall in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-27-5
50
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/24 ** Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Not available at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner hanging non rack over bag in box soda. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink with splitter attached.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping rag hanging on handwash sink in back kitchen. Operator removed rag. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container at the dish rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 54°F, cooked chicken 56°F, cooked chicken wings 56°F, raw shrimp 48°F, not cooked or prepped today. Manager stated Foods were placed in drawers under grill 1.5 hours ago. All foods were moved to flip top cooler and manager placed ice on items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice , cooked yesterday in walk in cooler has no date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
74
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
29
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (44F - Cold Holding); ground beef (44F - Cold Holding); rice (44F - Cold Holding); in walk-in cooler; Food not portioned or prepared today. As per operator unit set to defrost mode during the night ; possible power outage that cased unit to stay in defrost mode; foods out of temperature for less than four hours; foods moved to different coolers . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Utensil to dispense sugar stored inside the container; Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.- all at cook line **Warning**
22-16-4
78
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 17, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” 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 Jupiter?
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jupiter average of 79.
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 five 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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