Tijuana Flats
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
70
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Tijuana Flats stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 13 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Tijuana Flats' latest score is in line with the Daytona Beach average of 71. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash cans blocking handsin' ,prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -towels stored in hand sink next 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -rice **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Shelf under prep table with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind storage shelves
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
50
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -cookline handsink 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. -provided
11-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cookline cooler
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drinks on ice machine
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -shelf under prep table rusted
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under prep table , employee cleaning
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - main reach in cooler on cookline
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind 3 compartment sink -behind storage shelves
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
50
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -top of grill heavy build up of grease
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -by trash can
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Chlorine
16-37-1
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. -some employees
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drinks on ice machine -drinks on counter next to chip containers **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on walk-in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -mens room
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -build up of grease on fryers -hood filters soiled with grease -Cookline handsink soiled -top of burns soiled with grease -walk in cooler gaskets soiled -inside of sauce cabinet
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
47
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken wings and cooked onions 45f to 46f
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical bottle hanging on shelf with clean pans. -chemical spray bottles stored with soda boxes **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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/
53A-05-6
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. -some employees
11-26-1
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -onions ,beef chicken
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can in front of handsink at beer station
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -flour **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -shirt on box of rice
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on walk in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -prep area and by 3 compartment sink -mens room
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on fryers and around grill -grease on hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind 3 compartment sink
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour
02D-01-5
25
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 41-44F containers stacked in makeline unit at wait station . Operator reduced amount and placed to cool at bottom of unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can placed in front of cookline . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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 - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board stained with food debris at cookline Makeline unit.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook is wearing a watch by cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cook line make-line cold holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at wash ware hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Side of kitchen wall and steam table wall, plastic cover piece is detaching .
36-24-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of wait station beer reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wash ware wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled by wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
37
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tijuana Flats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats.
How does Tijuana Flats compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Tijuana Flats most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Tijuana Flats' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 13 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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