Tijuana Flats Burrito Co
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks line entrance. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket, hat and hair glue on shelf with deli paper. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line entrance.
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
67
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser in clear spray bottle at mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. cutting board on make table at sauce station to right of entrance to cooks line
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink at entrance to kitchen on left side **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In walk thru between front counter and cooks line
36-36-4
61
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at two-way splitter where regular hose is attached. Operator found vacuum breaker and placed on splitter. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
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. Michael 6/7/25 Katelyn 2/13/24
53B-14-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door leading to dumpster area has gap at lower right corner.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing. Per operator they are in the process of replacing all filters, one was taken for measurements.
14-42-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning not labeled. Operator placed label for fry seasoning. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice hot holding at 126. Manager discard 2 lbs.
03B-15-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Bottom of blue scoop holder moderately soiled
10-12-5
82
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Katelyn and Gray expired 2/13/2024
53B-14-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink, operator replaced the drain cover **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in water temperature of 76F, operator moved it to the container with water temperature of 156F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
74
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets, operator flipped them around **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink. Operator placed the cover **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler from cookline, shelf is falling
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled with debris and liquid spillage
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee women bathroom. Provided printed form to operator during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sandwich liners under shoes and cleaning supplies in the hallway storage. Operator moved them **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
70
Jun 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico de gallo (54F - Cold Holding)since 10:00am; shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding)since 10:00am; guacamole (52F - Cold Holding)since 10:00am. Items to be discarded at 2:00pm. Operator stated the thermostat on the reach in cooler burnt this morning and is currently on repair and waiting on the part. Advised operator to start using time instead of temperature while the reach in is fixed. Explained the form and procedure to be done. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4/1/2021 displayed, operator printed the current one. Operator printed license from 4/1/2023.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on top of reach in cooler, next to the tortilla chips. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed 2 ice buckets directly on the floor in front of ice machine
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets in reach in cooler and reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at the end of the cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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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 2, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co?
Across the inspection record, “walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” 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 Orlando?
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Tijuana Flats Burrito Co's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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 four times per year on average.
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