Tijuana Flats Burrito Co
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Tijuana Flats Burrito Co 15 times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
Among St. Petersburg restaurants, the typical score is 77; Tijuana Flats Burrito Co is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
15
Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects near front trash first hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Observed 1 live fly during CB back at hand wash sink near three compartment sink, 2 live flies near back prep table. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: 1 live flying insect front hand wash sink. 2 live flying insects near prep sink 1 live flying insect near mop sink. Establishment using spray bottle to eradicate during inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects near front trash first hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Observed 1 live fly during CB back at hand wash sink near three compartment sink, 2 live flies near back prep table. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Dec 30, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed roach and fly spray above back paper towel dispenser observed a container of open chicken nuggets. Management moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects near front trash first hand wash sink. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees at cook line Observed no running water at cook line hand wash sink due to a small leak establishment had turned sink off. Management turned water on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near three compartments sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front hand wash sink no batteries **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
55
Nov 24, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled front counter . Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front hand wash sink. Back hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Replaced unit. Replaced during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front reach in cooler. Replaced **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage water bottle on prep table near to go tops for bowls. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle inside reach in cooler deli at cook line touching shredded cheese **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
70
Sep 8, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water pitcher blocking front hand wash sink at cook line. Employee removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in front counter area. Employee placed soap at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/ vents soiled with mold like substance dining room.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.chips on floor throughout back of house.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun right side mold like substance. Gaskets soiled front reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler in front counter cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink Near steamer. Provided hand wash sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at cook line. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on top shelf above active prep table. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting boards have cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large bin of onions on floor near back prep table on floor during active prep. Employee put on shelve **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
43
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect near service station. 1 live flying insects near three compartment sink 1 live flying insects near dry storage area. 2 live flying insects near mop sink area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front service counter hand wash sink. Employee replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Faucet at prep sink small leaking water
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of shredded cheese inside container touching products. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled at deli cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing under three compartment sink
29-08-4
Basic - Soiled floor drains under three compartment sink.
36-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near three compartment sink
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. During inspection observed pipe under three compartment sink draining onto floor. Establishment has a pan catching the water.
29-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under back hand wash sink near three compartment sink leaking during inspection.
29-11-4
52
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda nozzles and outer areas of nozzles soiled with mold like substance on soda dispensers in front counter area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Clean containers wet nesting on rack near three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with food debris and mold like substance throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Vents above three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance. -Vents above deli reach in coolers on cook line and above ice machine soiled with dust. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
78
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. -Educated manager on duty of Big 6 symptoms. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda nozzles and outer areas of nozzles soiled with mold like substance on soda dispensers in front counter area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -No proof of employee training certificates.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -At hand sink in front counter area. Manager stocked soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored at mop sink. Manager labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Vents above three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance. -Vents above deli reach in coolers on cook line and above ice machine soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Current license post expired on 2/1/2024.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee drink stored on boxes of soda near three compartment sink. -Employee phone on shelf above prep area. Employees moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraints. Employees put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Clean containers wet nesting on rack near three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with food debris and mold like substance throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Mop stored inside mop bucket near mop sink.
42-01-4
43
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some certificates missing training dates and DOBs **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Staff began cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in flour bin, removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind ice machine
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handles in cheese on prep line
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler
36-50-4
58
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table near entrance to cook line: queso 117 degrees F. Operator began reheating in steamer **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top portion of reach-in cooler on cook line: Red salsa 47 degrees F, shredded cheddar blend 44 degrees F. Operator voluntarily discarded red salsa. Operator moved cheese to walk-in cooler. Re-temp 43 degrees F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies on front line not landing on food or food contact surfaces
35A-02-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Tylenol in container with packaged sauces. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. pico at 12:23 made at 9:30 ambient cooling 45 degrees F re-temp at 12:40 46 degrees F. On top portion of reach-in cooler with lid open. Operator moved to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher inside of hand sink at cook line. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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/ 4 food handlers onsite and no certified food manager present at time of inspection
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple training records missing date of completion on trainings and date of births
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle near hand sink of back prep area not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table next to ice machine
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor of front line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
30
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly hovering in mop sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: 1 live fly near mop sink area **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Jacob Weeks is manager on duty. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under prep sink across three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
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 Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” 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 St. Petersburg?
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Tijuana Flats Burrito Co's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co have averaged around one violation 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 five times per year on average.
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