Tijuana Flats Burrito Company
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
67
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Company stretching back to 2022. On Aug 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Winter Springs restaurant, which scores around 76. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Mar 3, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Feb 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. -men's toilet leaking raw sewage from underneath toilet as evident by visible feces around the bottom rim of toilet and wet grout between tiles -restroom has noticeable odor of sewage -upon flushing, small amounts of water leak onto floor -sewage has built up around bottom rim of toilet overtime -woman's restroom can be converted to unisex -operator has closed men's restroom with posted out of order signage and have converted women's restroom to unisex -operator cleaned around toilet and notified plumber service has been contacted **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -drink cup used as scoop in ice at right soda fountain
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile above 3 compartment sink damaged
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -throughout kitchen and walk in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor throughout kitchen soiled with food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -multiple food storage containers broken
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bin of chips stored on floor in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of paper cups stored on floor at front counter
25-05-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -walk in cooler blower unit accumulation of dust
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind ice machine soiled with accumulation of dust -wall behind kitchen equipment soiled with food debris
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of all kitchen equipment soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of chip bins soiled with accumulation of gease
23-03-4
52
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Quat 0ppm -operator drained and refilled sink -Quat 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken on same level as raw beef **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -the following food items have been dated 11/07/2024 located in establishments Walk in Cooler -Salsa 1/3 46F, Salsa 1/3 45F, Salsa 1/3 46F, Diced tomatoes 1/6 46F, Diced tomatoes 1/3 46f, Diced tomatoes 1/3 45, Diced tomatoes 1/3 46F, Raw chicken full pan 47 , Mojo 1/2 61, Raw beef full pan 44F, Queso 1/2 46F, Queso 1/2 46F, Queso 1/2 48F, Queso 1/2 47F, Queso 1/2 47F, Chicken 19 portions 47-49F, Chicken 1 lbs, Refried beans 1 bag 48F, Beef 1/2 48F,Beef 1/2 46F,Chicken 1/2 47F,Cream cheese 1/2lbs 47F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -the following food items have been dated 11/07/2024 located in establishments Walk in Cooler -Salsa 1/3 46F, Salsa 1/3 45F, Salsa 1/3 46F, Diced tomatoes 1/6 46F, Diced tomatoes 1/3 46f, Diced tomatoes 1/3 45, Diced tomatoes 1/3 46F, Raw chicken full pan 47 , Mojo 1/2 61, Raw beef full pan 44F, Queso 1/2 46F, Queso 1/2 46F, Queso 1/2 48F, Queso 1/2 47F, Queso 1/2 47F, Chicken 19 portions 47-49F, Chicken 1 lbs, Refried beans 1 bag 48F, Beef 1/2 48F,Beef 1/2 46F,Chicken 1/2 47F,Cream cheese 1/2lbs 47F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. -Garlic and oil had no proper date marking, employees were unable to verify date of preparation **Warning**
01B-17-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -HWS at prep area **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -HWS at front counter has deep pan stored on sink rim causing sink to be inaccessible for hand washing **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -garlic and oil **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. -Cardboard soaks in grease in front of fryer **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -directly above entrance to WIC **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Floor fan on same speed rack containing RTE foods **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee engaging in food preparation wearing wrist strap **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee engaged in kitchen no hair restraint **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor in WIC soiled with food debris and sauce -floor in kitchen soiled by food debris and juiced as evident by employee poring excess tomatoes juice down floor drain in kitchen **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag in a box soda syrup stored on floor in front of HWS in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of oil bottles in kitchen soiled with heavy accumulation of food debris and grease **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -old food stuck to containers on storage rack **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -bits of old labels stuck to various containers **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -RIC in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris **Warning**
22-16-4
20
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - green shelves in walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - right side of hood system dusty
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - zero ppm, emploee changed out. Final reading 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
86
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior soda nozzles, soda machine at front counter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline blocked by trash can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Emailed to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Luis Cruz Jr.
53A-03-7
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Light debris outside part of several containers. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cracked cambo and lid
14-12-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater on bag in the box soda; employee bag hanging next to it **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - employee towel drying pans. Manager discussed with employee **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
52
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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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 Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Company?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats Burrito Company.
How does Tijuana Flats Burrito Company compare to other restaurants in Winter Springs?
Tijuana Flats Burrito Company most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Springs average of 76.
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 seven 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 three times per year on average.
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