Tijuana Flats Burrito Co
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Tijuana Flats Burrito Co has 10 inspections in the public record. On Dec 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Ocala sits at 78, putting Tijuana Flats Burrito Co on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
41
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At the front line area (in front of ice machine), observed a container of medicine stored above prep table, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect At the front line area near ice machine.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the end of the cook line blocked by a ladder, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. One certification card missing dates (date of birth, completion and expiration). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Above mop sink, spray bottle with pink substance not labeled, manager labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on prep tables and above prep tables, employee moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food container on cutting board at the front area, Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk-in cooler entrance.
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In walk-in cooler, observed in used lid with a hole on it also with multiple cracks, Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the dry storage area near back door, to go containers and other single service not inverted, Employee inverted all. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with mold like substance (near ice chute).
22-20-5
39
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Female employee serving tray of food touched chips with bare hands.
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in make table on cook line: shredded cheese 47-49F. Lettuce 46-49F. Employee stated items were placed in unit 1.5 hours earlier. Multiple bags stacked together on left side of unit, instructed manager to move items to different unit. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Female employee scooping ice and serving plated food with painted nails
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in freezer has food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Male employee filled pitcher with water at hand sink. Also, pitcher in sink on cookline and pitcher in sink in ware wash area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. One missing in front of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink on shelf over reach in freezer/ prep table. Moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table in server station. Glasses on shelf over prep table. All were moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food and/or has no hair restraint. Female employee scooping ice with multiple bracelets on arms. Also, male employee on cookline has no hair restraint.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Two ice scoop handles in ice at front counter. Handle of scoop in cheese on cookline.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around sliding doors of ice machine soiled with black substance. Around doors of reach in make table soiled with slimy substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door has hole at bottom when closed. Back door was not closed all the way. Also, back door is missing self closing mechanism.
35B-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor at front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of zucchini and peppers on shelf over salsa on walk in cooler. Rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One wet towel on shelf over prep table.
21-12-4
27
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, portion cups of pico 47-49F, manger moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
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
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Male manager on site.
53A-04-6
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the three compartment sink area, also no paper towels. Mens bathrooms no handwash sign. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At the walk-in cooler entrance. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One employee drink above prep table, no lid no straw, Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At the cook line, jacket above Hot holding box, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stacked next to three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the cook line heavily soiled.
22-16-4
41
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. One of the employees on duty missing food safety training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from ice machine stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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/. Manager on duty no proof of manager certification.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink across from three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AIr conditioning vent on cook line. Vents in front of kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelf across from three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing from area in front of three compartment sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf across from three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Employee closed dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor behind front counter.
25-05-4
50
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 Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” 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 Ocala?
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala 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 four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 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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