Tijuana Flats Burrito Co
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
45
Score
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Tijuana Flats Burrito Co's 45 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026
50-17-3
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket in prep area - > 400 ppm, operator added water, corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof for any employees
11-26-1
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/ server, prep cook, cook, person in charge, no manager.
53A-05-6
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
45
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In single door cooler by chip dispenser, employee food, operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door lift top cooler not working properly, all food is on ice, pans of ice on bottom of cooler
14-11-5
90
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet in women's restroom not flushing, manager fixed the flapper so that it is working properly now **Corrected On-Site**
32-23-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 02/01/2024
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets on cook line cooler next to steam well torn
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
82
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer at 0ppm, sanitizer container empty, manager changed out sanitizer container with a full bucket, now at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
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. Inspector provided manager with DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in prep area has dicer stored on it, chair blocking it, manager removed items from hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided manager with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 1 employee has food handlers training. Adam Carter is the only food handlers certification
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker above tortillas on cook line, speaker removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food has watch and bracelet on
13-07-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before cutting, discussed proper procedure with manager **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, manager refilled sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
41
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and shelving soiled in kitchen and service area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment and tables. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
86
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 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co.
How does Tijuana Flats Burrito Co compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
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 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 two times per year on average.
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