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Tijuana Flats Burrito Co

1990 S Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 13, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Working containers of food removed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Stuart restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of training for Hanna W.
53A-01-7
78
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (131F - Hot Holding) Observed on shelf over hot line. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator returned to steamer to bring up to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler: blended tomato salsa (51F - Cooling) at 3:25 since 12:05 - 50F 3:40 Observing in deep covered container. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator removed from deep container and put in shallow pans uncovered. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice in storage container with no label. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
74
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to stuff taco shells **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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. Provided form **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Provided form and completed
11-26-1
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cups at front counter are stack to high from cross contamination from customers
24-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets and watch for cook
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over griddle Grease and food build up in between metal guard and fryers Back of fryers have a debris build up
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
82
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 53 degrees, chicken, 54 degrees, beef/stored within 2 hours from walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator iced down arcs foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing container lids/cookline/corrective action taken/operator removed container lids. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water faucet/cold water /hand wash sink/frontline.
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pulled pork/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator covered food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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 Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co.

How does Tijuana Flats Burrito Co compare to other restaurants in Stuart?

Tijuana Flats Burrito Co most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.

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 two 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 three times per year on average.

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