Tijuana Flats Burrito Co
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Oldsmar average 82, so Tijuana Flats Burrito Co is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
86
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 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. What sanitizer not being dispensed properly. Operator states there is a call out to ecolab. Operator to add sanitizer manually until dispensing equipment can be repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Sanitizer stored over rice. Operator removed moved sanitizer to gain compliance.
41-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items hanging from rack containing clean equipment
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making pizza in Bolger in preparation of food not using hair restraint or beard guard. Discussed the need to use hair restraint and beard guard when involved in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop used to portion cheese on cook line has handle touching. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
58
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Restroom cleaner in hand wash sink. Operator removed items from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 3 tiles missing in dining room
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation no hair restraint **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease on the ground outside back door. Operator removed items aware and is working on cleaning it up.
33-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching cheese and lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
64
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to three compartment. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Hunters food handler certificate expired 9/8/2023
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with food without a hair restraint. Operator put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator has beef sitting on counter and states that it is being thawed. Operator states it was sitting out for 15 minutes, the temperature was 60F. Beef was moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
70
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler- shell eggs over juice boxes
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test kit expired in 2022
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, on cook line and bathroom Floor drain under 3 compartment sink and at front counter **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on rusted rack. In dish room
24-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage over portion cups **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put hat on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of reach in cooler on cook line torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler Gaskets of reach in cooler on cook line Frame around doors of reach in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking under 3 compartment sink
29-08-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Towel bucket over breading mix on cart in kitchen, operator moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in dish room
24-08-4
47
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by diced equipment in dish washing area - employee relocated the diced - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled next to front counter hand sink **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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.
11-26-1
74
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
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 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” 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 Oldsmar?
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Oldsmar average of 82.
Has Tijuana Flats Burrito Co's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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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