Tijuana Flats Burrito Co
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co scores about where you'd expect for a Lake Worth restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line bottles of cooking oils not labeled, discussed with operator who labeled bottles.
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low boy cooler under flat top grill not working filled with water and food debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize until unit is repaired or replaced.
14-11-5
90
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In rear of restaurant 2 large co2 tanks free standing not secured. Discussed with operator to add adequate securing device to tanks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
95
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in lowboy cooler under flat top grill raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit since previous night. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in lowboy cooler under flat top grill raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit since previous night. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In kitchen Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) discussed with operator who noticed bottle was almost empty and not dispensing operator manually corrected Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-43-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 14 live flying insects in kitchen landing on to go order shelves at front counter. In kitchen at front counter Approximately 17 live flying insects landing on beer spouts and surrounding wall. Operator began to kill flys. In kitchen at front counter approximately 3 live flying insects landing on soda machine dispenser. Operator began to kill flys. In kitchen approximately 5 live flying insects landing on clean and sanitized dishes and dish storage rack. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize dishes and storage rack. In kitchen approximately 3 live flying insects in dry storage area landing on rolls of clean paper towels. Discussed vermin issue with operator who began to kill flying insects with electric fly swatter. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen spray bottle stored by dishwashing area containing degreaser not labeled. Discussed with operator who added label to bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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/ Discussed with assistant store manager. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In rear of restaurant 2 large co2 tanks free standing not secured. Discussed with operator to add adequate securing device to tanks. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler large puddle of standing water discussed with operator to clean excess water. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. In kitchen tray of taco shells being stored on top of trash can while employee removes them from fryer. Discussed with operator who removed tray of taco shells from trash can and educated employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-37-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In kitchen hand washing sink drain pipe leaking on to floor. Discussed with operator who tightened pipe and stopped leak. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In kitchen Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) discussed with operator who corrected solution to Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-08-4
35
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical 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) remade. Quaternary 200 ppm. Sanitizer bucket changed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Remade. Quaternary 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On drying rack
14-09-4
70
Feb 23, 2024
Complaint Full
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....salsa 49F , corn 48F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not portion or prepped today , food being held less than four hours. Employee discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by chips big container . Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered....opened chips stored next to handwashing sink at kitchen. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Jan 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at flip top refrigerator ; sour cream Foods not prepped or portioned today (54F - Cold Holding) due to overfilled. Operator placed overfilled sour cream in lower unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2022
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Drawer cooler under grill in poor repair. Not closing properly.
14-74-7
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door gaskets and handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen floor shows debris build up under and behind shelves.
36-01-4
86
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer buckets with 0ppm quaternary sanitizer. Operator changed out solution. Now tests at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
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 Mar 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 Lake Worth?
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Worth average of 77.
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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