Tijuana Flats Burrito Co

17501 Preserve Walk Ln, Tampa, FL 33647

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co stretching back to 2022. On Nov 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up two times.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Tijuana Flats Burrito Co is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 21, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings under the cooking equipment. Operator clean and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-04-4

Jan 24, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine.

16-37-1

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water in prep sink adjacent to 3-compartment sink Corrected observed employee place under cold running water **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk powdered sugar with no label on storage shelf Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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.

11-26-1

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken at 45f. Manager state's chicken was cooke last night. Issued a stop sale on 12 pounds.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken temperatures at 45f. Manager states the chicken was cooked last night. Issued a stop sale.

01B-02-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board with excessive grooves on the cutting boards.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse stored with food storage items. Manager moved the purse to the back. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap not dispensing from the hand washing soap dispenser on the cook line. A new cartridge was added **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open can of Celsius energy drink on the preparation table by the double burners. Drink was moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**

12B-07-4

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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 Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” 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 Tampa?

Tijuana Flats Burrito Co most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa 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 one violation per visit, down from roughly three 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 two times per year on average.

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