Tijuana Flats Burrito Co
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
78
Score
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Please renew immediately at www.myfloridalicense.com **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Observed expired license 12-1-25 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor between mop sink and three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Please renew immediately at www.myfloridalicense.com **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 1lb.cut lettuce 52F, 1lb.cooked corn 56F, 8lbs. salsa 55F held in temporary cooler in front of store. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in rented temporary cooler at ambient 50F. Observed 1lb.cut lettuce 52F, 1lb.cooked corn 56F, 8lbs. salsa 55F held since 11:00am. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Printed for manager, employees signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor between mop sink and three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
52
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
55
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese dip (55F - Cold Holding); salsa (55F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler behind the front counter. The operator stated the items had been held for approximately 1.5 hours. The operator moved the above potentially hazardous foods to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bag of ice stored in the handwashing sink behind the front counter. The operator discarded the bagged ice. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Observed the employees on staff at time of inspection are ServSafe manager certified. No proof for other employees.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic portion cups with no handles used as scoops for cut tomatoes and salsa on the cook line. The operator removed the portion cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the walk in cooler and above the three compartment sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed the recycling dumpster overflowing.
33-14-4
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar at the server station not stored above the food. The operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
47
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed raw beef (45F - Ambient Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The raw beef was cut approximately 4.5 hours prior to inspection. The operator placed the raw beef in the reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The raw chicken was date marked 9/16. The operator discarded the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The raw chicken was date marked 9/16. The operator discarded the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for rice in the prep area. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for cilantro in the reach in cooler. The operator removed the containers form the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar at the server station not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle used for raw chicken not stored above the food in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the reach in cooler at the server station.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
41
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of sterno next to spices in the back prep area.
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a cook handle a dirty iPad and then touched food without washing hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling a dirty iPad and failed to change gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed the spray below the flood rim of the three compartment sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink by the three compartment sink with a scrub in it. Operator removed the scrub. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the restaurant. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the handle of the scoop touching the cut tomatoes in the walk in cooler.
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spatula in the water at 89F. Operator reheated the hot water up to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the sink by the the three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking pipe at the hand wash sink by the three compartment sink.
29-11-4
37
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
33-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
82
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 12 small flying insects in the mop sink area with no direct contact with food. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink on the cook line blocked by a trash can. The operator moved the trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at the front counter. The operator replaced the batteries for the dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed a heavy accumulation of dead insects on a fly trap in the mop sink area.
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls with no handle used as a scoop for flour near the cook line. Observed a portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for corn at the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
33-09-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the scoop for the ice machine stored in a soiled holder in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the handle for the scoop used for sugar not stored above the food product. The operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution at 0ppm. The operator refilled the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
45
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink on the cook line used to fill water in a pitcher. The operator was educated the sink is for handwashing only. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for sugar at the wait station. The operator removed the plastic ramekin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2021. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored hanging from a rack with clean equipment. The operator properly stored the employee item. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop for ice machine stored in a soiled holding unit. The operator removed the holder for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the front line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary solution in a sanitizer bucket at the front counter at 50ppm. The operator discarded the solution and refilled with a solution at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
55
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottles not labeled at the front counter. Operator labeled the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above the cook line. Operator stated a service call has been made to replace the tile. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 12/1/2021.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop for ice machine stored in a soiled holding unit. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice scoop holder. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator properly stored the employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in the handwash sink in the dish area.
29-20-5
67
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
58
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 Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” 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 Sarasota?
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
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 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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