Tijuana Flats Burrito Co
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
100
Score
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Lake Mary restaurants, the typical score is 79; Tijuana Flats Burrito Co is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
May 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cookline cooking equipment - below cookline cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood system top surface dusty - bottom shelf of prep tables soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Sanitizer bottle empty. Manager changed. Final reading 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - at server station storing pitcher of water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cookline cooking equipment - below cookline cooler **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - plumbing removed. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood system top surface dusty - bottom shelf of prep tables soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Sanitizer bottle empty. Manager changed. Final reading 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
64
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WALK IN COOLER - breaded chicken <4 hours (51 - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
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. - provided to operator
11-27-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor below 2 burner stove soiled - below cookline cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters soiled - bottom shelf soiled at prep table in warehouse wash station
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - roof at walk in cooler room damaged with rotted wood and leaking water. Currently storing old broken, broken equipment
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook line employee wearing watch
13-07-4
64
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of batter mix **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling at storage area outside where walk in cooler is located
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored on catering storage shelf at back of facility **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tong stored on handle of fryer equipment **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil on cooks line stored at 71F.Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ceiling at walk in cooler
36-27-5
74
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At the back door the FRP is not attached and loose - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
95
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose attached to a faucet without a vacuum breaker at the mop sink
29-34-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Devin New manager has his certificate at another location **Warning**
53A-01-7
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at the dish room
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink at the wait area
31B-05-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Roof over the walk in cooler and soda dispensing system is damaged shows signs of leaking
36-51-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At the back door the FRP is not attached and loose
36-24-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go items store on the floor
25-05-4
50
Aug 25, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, operator re place sanitizer solution, 200-300 ppm **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Line cook changed task, left line and returned.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outdoor mop sink
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling over outdoor walk-in cooler
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink stored with fryer oil in dry storage area. Employee bag and keys stored shelf with single serve items in dry storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing grout throughout the kitchen and prep areas.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin at front counter
10-08-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cold holding unit on cooks line.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
43
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the cooks line broken tile - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
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 Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” 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 Lake Mary?
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Mary average of 79.
Has Tijuana Flats Burrito Co's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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