Tijuana Flats Burrito Co.
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
45
Score
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co. appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Merritt Island facility scores 77, putting Tijuana Flats Burrito Co. on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamwell on make line cooked beef (129F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (112F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated all products to over 165°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler on make line cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Against back wall of cook line. Manual feeder jams
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Against back wall of cook line does
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. On cook line being used to fill pitcher of water
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substances
23-03-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hole in wall to right of hand wash sink at front counter. Ceiling tile not properly seated over forward expo line.
36-51-4
45
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line next to steam wells shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding). In flip top reach in cooler in expo area sour cream (63F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in well **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
78
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 live flying insects in mop sink/triple sink area **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Hand wash sink in corner of cook line has drain line for ac unit in well
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water provided at hand wash sink in corner of cook line **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Light over prep area is not fully functional
38-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Coffee grinds. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Boxes of Plastic utensils stored on shelves are open. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to triple sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Prep/triple sink area
36-22-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on ledge of ice machine. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container used for storage is soiled. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink area
36-36-4
45
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In steamwell on to right of make line cooked chicken (86F - Reheating). Operator stated that it had been there for 3 hours. SEE STOP SALE
03E-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In steamwell on to right of make line cooked chicken (86F - Reheating). Operator stated that it had been there for 3 hours
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at cook line has a pitcher in the well. Hand wash sink next to triple sink has hotel pan over well. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters do not have date of last service
29-28-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door does not fully close under own weight **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Beneath triple sink
29-18-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Ashes of chips stored on shelf below sanitizer bucket. Operator moved bucket **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In mop sink and triple sink area
36-64-5
50
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line for ac unit over cook line drains into hand was sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Vivian Richard's expired 2/21/23
53A-03-7
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Insulation exposed on interior door of main make line reach in cooler
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in women's restroom **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door does not fully close under own weight
32-04-4
70
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line. pico (56F - Cold Holding)in 2oz soufflé cups stored over fill line of unit
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind front counter is being used as a a dump sink. Ice in well.
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Between triple sink and prep area
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
22-16-4
70
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, mop sink, dish area. 2-3 small flying insects around mop sink area
35A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing back sink and prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing baseboard tiles in back sink area. Couple of broken floor tiles in back sink area also.
36-17-5
74
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler on service aisle next to chips. pico (61F - Cold Holding); guacamole (63F - Cold Holding).
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing near entry to front counter
36-17-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
22-20-5
67
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 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 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 Merritt Island?
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co. most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Merritt Island 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 seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co. means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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