Tijuana Flats Burrito Company

5935 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Ste 100, Unit 1, Winter Haven, FL 33884

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Tijuana Flats Burrito Company eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 22, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Winter Haven restaurant, which scores around 88. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 22, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Clorox and a spray bottle with purple liquid in the spray bottle stored on the shelf with Deli lid containers. The sprat bottles was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso sauce 113F. The queso was removed to be reheated to 165F for hot holding.

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid inside the bottle stored on the shelf with paper supplies next to the ice machine.

41-17-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the ice machine.

24-08-4

Aug 12, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Restaurant is open and operating. **Warning**

50-08-7

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor inside the walk in cooler. The product was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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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 a copy to the email provided.

11-27-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the ice machine.

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the flat top reach in freezer door in the back pep area.

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers on the bottom shelf across from the paper supply dry storage area. Containers was labeled. **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator put label on bottle in ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator put label on bot bulk containers of Sugar and rice. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Right panel upper side. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill a pitcher. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line. The manager had the employee to put on a hair net. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the ice machine.

24-08-4

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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 Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” 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 Winter Haven?

Tijuana Flats Burrito Company most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.

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 three violations per visit across the recent 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 two times per year on average.

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