Tijuana Flats Burrito Co
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Tijuana Flats Burrito Co nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around nine violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “drain cover(s) missing”, which has been cited five times.
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co's latest score of 64 falls below the Orlando average of 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink. Operator placed drain cover on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Salsa in broken container in reach in cooler. Operator switched containers and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions store on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
64
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Containers holding ready to eat chips.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
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, or mold-like substance. Throughout back of the house kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath chip containers and cooks line.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice, and tortillas stored on the floor by dry storage. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, gaskets in reach in coolers, and draws on cooks line.
23-03-4
61
Jan 10, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in dish area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Storage area for pans. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
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/ Emma.
53A-04-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dish area
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In cook line area.
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch and bracelet , manager cooking.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in storage. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dunnage rack and hand sink on cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light under hood filter.
36-62-4
52
Dec 18, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cashier put on gloves without handwashing to prepare quesadilla order.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded chicken 50-55°f in walk in cooler since Friday 12/13/24.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Red salsa 65°f , lettuce 55°f, guacamole with tomatoes 58°f in reach in cooler less than 4 hrs per operator. Reach in cooler outlet blew out per operator. Operator moved products to walk in cooler for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator unplugged and turned off ice machine to clean and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above 3 compartment sink and ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. One missing tile by mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all cooking equipment on cooks line
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of Onions stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
43
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop in front of hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator removed mop. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator rinsed thermometer in hws at cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee cooking did not know cooking temperatures of shrimp, chicken or beef.
53B-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice stored on the floor by employee hand wash sink at cook line. Operator placed on dry storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in white container by ice machine prep table. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above 3 compartment sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. One missing tile by mop sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Dispensing lever at customer self-service beverage station comes into contact with lip-contact area of cup during normal use. At front service counter.
08B-10-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Operator placed cover on drain. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. By 3 compartment sink.
14-33-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Medal cleaned pans.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
45
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance . Manager added name **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed forms. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink staff replaced **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage on rack in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In cooked onions and other items. Cook stood up scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer near dish Fan cover in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
64
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler at cooks line has food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and seasoning not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
90
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
86
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
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 Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co?
Across the inspection record, “drain cover(s) missing” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co.
How does Tijuana Flats Burrito Co compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Tijuana Flats Burrito Co's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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