Tijuana Flats Burrito Co
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Tijuana Flats Burrito Co has 12 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up four times.
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co's latest score of 100 sits above the Lauderhill average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-43-4
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. 2) Walk in cooler; ground beef, cooked (45F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken cooked (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator food in unit not portioned or prepared, left overnight as left overs. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Cold table; diced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator all foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hours. Observed food in cold table/flip top, exposed to heat from the open grill. 2) Walk in cooler; ground beef, cooked (45F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken cooked (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator food in unit not portioned or prepared, left overnight as left overs. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above front counter, build up of dust **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by ice machine not inverted **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed clothing on shelf next to deli wrap and Saran Wrap **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 25ppm) **Warning**
21-08-4
47
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the establishment, there are 3 ceiling vents that has an accumulation of dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in 2 door lowboy cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm). Operator remade to properly 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen flip top by stove and grill; diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed flip top open in front of grill upon arrival. Unit remained opened for several minutes. Operator placed in lowboy cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter and hose attached to faucet, no vacuum breaker **Warning**
29-42-4
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 locate certificates **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the establishment, there are 3 ceiling vents that has an accumulation of dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in 2 door lowboy cooler **Warning**
14-69-4
52
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice in Walk In Cooler cooked at 8:30 and temp at 60F at 5pm
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice in Walk In Cooler. Employee verified rice was cooked at 8:30 am Rice temp at 60F at 5pm
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawed in plastic bucket in mop sink
06-01-5
61
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee washing pots and then engaged in cutting cooked chicken.
12A-07-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle on cook line make table. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle in contact with shredded cheese. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil in prep area.
21-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container being used for a scoop in container of flour
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat on shelf next to go containers and cup lids
40-06-5
55
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
41
Jul 5, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw cod stored over potatoes in reach in freezer. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Observed TCS in reach cooler greater than 41°F for more than 4 hours shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); corn (46F - Cold Holding); romaine lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding); guacamole (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS in reach cooler greater than 41°F for more than 4 hours shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); corn (46F - Cold Holding); romaine lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding); guacamole (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice bin at front counter with build up mold.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on front counter next to hand washing sink located at To Go station . Operator discarded beverage **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee open food uncovered on chilli and lime seasoning in prep area located next to 3 compartment sink. Employee discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fry oil stored on floor at cook line Operator removed and stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop directly touching shredded cheese,pico de gallo, diced tomatoes at reach in cooler at cook line.
10-06-5
47
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 Nov 18, 2025. 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 four times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co.
How does Tijuana Flats Burrito Co compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lauderhill average of 75.
Has Tijuana Flats Burrito Co's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four 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 four times per year on average.
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