Tijuana Flats
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Tijuana Flats eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which Tijuana Flats' 55 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in the kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some missing date of birth.
53B-10-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets by prep area.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line Floor under racks in dish area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets by prep area. Reach in freezer gaskets by prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by prep area. Reach in freezer by prep area. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at prep area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cook line. Wall by three compartment sink. Floor to the back side of ice machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent by ice machine.
36-34-5
55
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Whiter cutting boards in the kitchen soiled. Fryer baskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent to the left of steam table Ceiling tiles in ware washing area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at the end of cook line soiled. Floor under three compartment sinksoiled
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler At prep area
29-49-6
74
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on line
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - green cutting board
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - prep person
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. - black serving trays
14-10-4
Basic - Light not functioning. -1 light in hood system
36-62-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - bottle drink stored in app station cold holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
64
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
27
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 flying insects at mop sink.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - Hand sink at front counter block with trash can. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - green cutting board in prep area.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored on chip preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - Broken handle on steamer.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - containers on drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning products stored above food in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Expiration date no completed.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Bulk chickens nuggets opened prior day. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand sink blocked with trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand sink used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook with watch and bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee serving food.
13-03-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cutting board stored in above 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment
36-27-5
37
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -flat top grill has accumulation of food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in prep area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue solution spray bottle on lower shelf of prep table at entrance to kitchen
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee keys, cell phone, beverage on shelf above prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath ice bins on front counter
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink next to ice machine -handwash sink in prep area
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -tops of fryers significantly soiled with grease -walk in cooler fan covers souled
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -faucet attached to handwash sink next to fyer is loose
29-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container lacking label
02D-01-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tijuana Flats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats.
How does Tijuana Flats compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
Tijuana Flats most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has Tijuana Flats' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 12 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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