Tijuana Flats Burrito Company

4796 South Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tijuana Flats Burrito Company has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.

Among Lakeland restaurants, the typical score is 86; Tijuana Flats Burrito Company is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. The manager printed a copy. **Corrected On-Site**

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the doors of the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. The manager assigned an employee to clean the gaskets. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black cordless phone stored on the cutting board on the small flip top reach in cooler in the service area. **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler on the front counter. The manager had an employee to remove the water. **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Black forks in a container on a table next to the chip warmer.

25-02-4

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on the straws and portion cups on the dry storage rack. The jacket was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Plastic Camaros containers on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink is cracked.

14-10-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink near the 3 compartment sink. Valve was turned off. The manager turtle valve on. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system

36-62-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flat top reach in freezer near the walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Across from the 3 compartment sink. The manager turned the hot water on from the valve. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Sep 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Observed employee shredding chicken but container was on floor. Had employee put container in another when he was putting on prep table **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: **Time Extended**

53B-14-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tijuana Flats Burrito Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats Burrito Company on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats Burrito Company.

How does Tijuana Flats Burrito Company compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Tijuana Flats Burrito Company most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Tijuana Flats Burrito Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Company have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tijuana Flats Burrito Company 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 Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tijuana Flats Burrito Company is inspected around two times per year on average.

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