Tijuana Flats
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Tijuana Flats 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited nine times.
By comparison, the average Melbourne facility scores 84, putting Tijuana Flats on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By walk in cooler
36-36-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler under grill
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table Gasket walk in cooler door **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
67
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and rice **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler
22-16-4
70
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table both large and small **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back prep kitchen
36-22-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket and door under grill reach in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Sanitizer empty replaced. Corrected 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop onions **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris bottom make table
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
64
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 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. Jen Elrod
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop avocado ranch sauce **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling leaking from AC units. Not hitting any foods or equipment
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle of the lemonade front counter accumulated substance
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates on items in walk in that have been prepped, salsas, pico, guac, corn, cooked rice, cooked chicken
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Charles Moran card expired july 2023, will check at next unannounced
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above ice machine area light shield and tiles black like substance Vents on back line accumulated dust **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in cooler torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clear flaps leading into walk in black like substance **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Next to steam well **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm), operator changed out bucket rested at 300ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled substance in bin on wire rack shelf Unlabeled seasoning on back line over prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
55
Apr 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front counter cooler gasket coming off **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
95
Apr 21, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flying insects around beef taps, salsa pumps, and drain in prep area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding), operator states food was placed in unit 2 hours ago, operator rapidly chilled product to 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All Handwash sink 86F
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.air vent in back area by triple sink has build up of dust and debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed is expired , license is current according to our account.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Starbucks coffee in with restaurant Food. Advised operator to segregate employee food.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees on cook line **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front counter cooler gasket coming off **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Light not functioning. 2 lights under hood system not working **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up,of grease
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in cooler where kegs are kept on front counter.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar and rice not labled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
29
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. (3) live flies in the prep area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Splash area under the nuzzles soiled, front line. Cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of blue laid not labeled, corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the roil make table on cooks line soiled old food. Reach in hot holding unit holding chips soiled. P cleaned while inspection was taking place, **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the 3 compartment sink, wall soiled
36-27-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.old license posted/displayed, fees current. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Front line person working with food, no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on glass door of the beverages
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under shelf of cook line prep table soiled.
23-03-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tijuana Flats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats.
How does Tijuana Flats compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Tijuana Flats most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Tijuana Flats' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tijuana Flats 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 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 three times per year on average.
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