Tijuana Flats Burrito Company
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
70
Score
Tijuana Flats Burrito Company has been inspected 19 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 29, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to other St. Petersburg restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
19
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tortilla chip hot holder interior soiled with grease and food debris build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Of purple liquid substance stored on shelf next to three compartment sink. Manager labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin soiled with black mold like substance of Soda machine dispenser in front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling damage observed in the dining room above the back door entrance. The hole is currently being covered with a black tarp. Observed email correspondence from the manager confirming that work is actively being conducted on the building. The exterior is nearly complete, with sealing, painting, and roof repairs are scheduled. Once the outside work is finished, they will continue with interior repairs.
36-32-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
70
Aug 14, 2025
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. No employee training certificates observed for three employees who are engaging with food or in food preparation at the time of the inspection. Per manager, one employee recently transferred from another location and two who were hired over three months ago. Employee training certificates were observed only for employees who were not present at the time of the inspection.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at hand sink near dry storage area. Manager placed a bottle of soap at the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Of purple liquid substance. Manager labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Observed DBPR Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form, but the establishment does not carry chlorine which is the chemical associated with the procedures. Discussed with manager.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling damage observed in the dining room area above the back door entrance. The hole is currently covered with a black tarp. The establishment has notified the landlord and is awaiting repairs. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted behind front counter register area expired on 2/1/2025.
50-09-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed an order upon entering into the establishment from the back door entrance. According to the manager, the odor may be related to a previous roof leak. The establishment is currently awaiting on repairs from the landlord.
36-64-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers stored on rack above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
52
Jun 27, 2025
Complaint Partial
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Per manager, apparent roof damage is causing a water leak in the ceiling over a portion of the dining room near the front door of the establishment. A bucket has been placed under the leak with "caution wet floor" signs posted. Management is aware and has been in contact with the property owner to address the issue. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling over a portion of the dining room next to the front door has visible mold like substance due to apparent roof damage causing a small ceiling leak. Management is aware and has been in contact with the property owner to address the issue. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. A faint objectionable odor was present next to the front door of the dining room, possibly due to an apparent roof leak **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
86
Jun 26, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies next to triple sink 1 live fly above prep cooler at rear of kitchen **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled equipment in hand sink next to ice machine, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Per manager, apparent roof damage is causing a water leak in the ceiling over a portion of the dining room near the front door of the establishment. A bucket has been placed under the leak with "caution wet floor" signs posted. Management is aware and has been in contact with the property owner to address the issue. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling over a portion of the dining room next to the front door has visible mold like substance due to apparent roof damage causing a small ceiling leak. Management is aware and has been in contact with the property owner to address the issue. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. A faint objectionable odor was present next to the front door of the dining room, possibly due to an apparent roof leak **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service on floor in storage area **Warning**
25-05-4
61
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. queso (128F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (121F - Hot Holding). Employees placed into steamer to reheat. Retemp on both items above 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-15-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly at front counter 1 live fly located at cook-line 2 live flies located at mop sink. Not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Manager corrected the solution to 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine, restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior door of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles soiled on cook line
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Employee printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored above RTE food in front prep reach in cooler. Employee educated and removed food from cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Damaged floor tiles and cove molding in kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of queso about to be mixed stored on floor. Placed on milk crate to elevate it for later use.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.spoon handle in raw onions in cooler on cook line
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect glue on top of ice machine, discussed proper placement with manager, relocated **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease and food debris on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut and seasoned peppers and onions stored with unwashed produce. Items were located on same shelf. Manager separated items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer in buckets at 0 PPM. Manager replaced sanitizer buckets with new sanitizer, 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
29
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
90
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen at entrance to dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen is heavily soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on ceiling. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 5 live flies in rear dry goods storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 2 live flies behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: 6 live flies in rear dry goods storage area. 1 live fly landed in cutting board. Inspector had manager on duty wash and sanitize cutting board. 1 live fly by rear door by walk in cooler not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: 2 live flies in rear dry goods storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: 4 live flies in rear dry goods storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen at entrance to dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen is heavily soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on ceiling. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 5 live flies in rear dry goods storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 2 live flies behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: 6 live flies in rear dry goods storage area. 1 live fly landed in cutting board. Inspector had manager on duty wash and sanitize cutting board. 1 live fly by rear door by walk in cooler not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: 2 live flies in rear dry goods storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen at entrance to dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen is heavily soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on ceiling. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 5 live flies in rear dry goods storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 2 live flies behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: 6 live flies in rear dry goods storage area. 1 live fly landed in cutting board. Inspector had manager on duty wash and sanitize cutting board. 1 live fly by rear door by walk in cooler not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Manager is in process of updating all employee training. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen at entrance to dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on ceiling. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen is heavily soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
55
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 5 live flies in rear dry goods storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 2 live flies behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cook line have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple bottles containing sanitizer and degreaser not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substances.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 30 dead and trapped flies in control device in rear storage area. Manager removed. **Repeat Violation**
35A-06-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen at entrance to dry storage.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep tables in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating food in dry goods storage area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen is heavily soiled with grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on ceiling.
36-68-5
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 scoop stored touching cheese and cut leafy greens in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
33
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces.. 4 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 3 live flies in storage area by hot water heater. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: 6 live flies observed at hot water heater in rear storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: 4 live flies in rear dry goods storage area by hot water heater not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in dining room not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces.. 4 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 3 live flies in storage area by hot water heater. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink at 0 ppm quaternary. Manager replaced empty quaternary bottle. Second reading at 200 ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server busing tables with dirty dishes and takes plated food to tables with no hand wash in between. **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has a hose splitter with no vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line have built up food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by ice machine used to store utensils. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and displayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets at 0 ppm quaternary. Manager replaced buckets at 200 ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 52 dead and trapped flies in light control device. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on ice machine not inverted for protection. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
32
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to three compartment sink blocked by apron and pans. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer across from beer keg stand behind front counter. Manager labeled correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop flour in storage area to the right of soda boxes. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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 hand wash sink by soda station. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from its original container and not labeled in storage area to the right of soda boxes. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Dec 15, 2022
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee took out trash and put gloves on to begin work without first washing hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Approximately 30 ice cubes in ice machine had black substance on or around them. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler to the left of kitchen entrance: guacamole with tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); salsa (48F - Cold Holding) Manager turned down thermostat. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding area just to the right of kitchen entrance: queso cheese (110F - Hot Holding); nacho cheese (110F - Hot Holding); refried beans (110F - Hot Holding); black beans (110F - Hot Holding) Manager stirred products and relocated items to a warmer area in hot holding station. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee came out of restroom and put on gloves without first washing hands. Inspector advised Manager who instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen by reach in cooler to the left of doorway not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Approximately 15 live flies in rear of kitchen by hot water heater, not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris buildup on cutting boards on food prep line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink near ice machine in kitchen has been removed according to plans on file. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 75 dead and trapped flies in light trapping device near three-compartment sink. Approximately 20 dead trapped flies on fly paper by hot water heater in rear of kitchen. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank by hot water heater not properly secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food prep with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on pans in ware washing area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Sing service containers by rear door not inverted for protection. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Approximately 30 ice cubes in ice machine had black substance on or around them. **Warning**
08B-60-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall area above steam tables in kitchen has accumulated food debris. **Warning**
36-27-5
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Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas on cook top are stored in dirty water at 173 F
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over potatoes in reach in freezer. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server took dirty customer trays from dining room into kitchen and then proceeded to pick up plated orders and serve guests.
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line have built up food debris.
22-02-4
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/ Hunter Patton is Certified Food Manager. He came in during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Date of birth not listed on employee training. Also incorrect expiration date listed. No proof of training for one employee.
53B-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine across from walk in cooler has mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and walls in kitchen have built up food and grease debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employees with no hair restraint and or no beard guard while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager correctly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Equipment and paint cans on pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle is touching the ice in ice machine across from walk in cooler. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelving in walk in cooler have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
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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 Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Company?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats Burrito Company.
How does Tijuana Flats Burrito Company compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Tijuana Flats Burrito Company most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Tijuana Flats Burrito Company's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Company have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tijuana Flats Burrito Company 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 Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tijuana Flats Burrito Company is inspected around six times per year on average.
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