Tijuana Flats
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
61
Score
Tijuana Flats has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Champions Gate facility scores 84, putting Tijuana Flats on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1 expired
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One on dry storage shelf across from ice machine, one in chemical storage rack near mop sink
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Several throughout
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cookline **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several on clean dish rack by back door **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers walk in cooler Gaskets several throughout **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked beef in walk in on speed rack, fully cooled but left uncovered
08B-12-5
52
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 20lbs cooked ground beef ambient cooling in walk-in cooler prepared at 10am 76-84F at 1200p
03D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 20lbs Ground beef ambient cooling prepared at 10am 76-84F at 1200p. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by scouring pad in sink basin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like substance on vent and ceiling at warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Small lexans and metal pans in dish storage
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach-in freezer in prep area has food debris. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink at front counter. At cookline handwash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk bins has food debris and mold-like substance, side of grill has food debris and grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
41
Mar 23, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. At hose on mop sink
29-44-4
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
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In server area Clear spray in spray bottle
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep area hand sink Operator added more paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch cooking food on cook line **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In prep room Operator picked up off ground **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone and coffee cup above prep table in prep area **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for cheese touching product in reach in cooler
10-01-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood light burnt out **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Hotel pan at pan holding shelves
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
41
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in fridge fan Advised operator to clean when he can **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Advised operator he has to have a lid for his trash can in the women's restroom **Corrective Action Taken**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal foods and items on prep table Operator moved to proper location **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing wrist band and watch Operator coached employee about policy's when it comes to jewelry on the cook line Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Advised operator to move to different location **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-02-4
Basic - Light not functioning. On cook line Advised operator to fix light **Corrective Action Taken**
36-62-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Walk in cooler Advised operator to clean walk in **Corrective Action Taken**
36-64-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.reading 00ppm Advised operator to get new sanitizer Operator refilled reading at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdery substance not label Operator labeled sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat dressings in small reach in cooler at app station. Employee corrected **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-01: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-01: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow substance with no label. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-01: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.observed scoop handle in contact with sugar in large white container **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-01: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tijuana Flats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats.
How does Tijuana Flats compare to other restaurants in Champions Gate?
Tijuana Flats most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Champions Gate average of 84.
Has Tijuana Flats' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats have averaged around seven 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 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tijuana Flats is inspected around two times per year on average.
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