Tijuana Flats
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Tijuana Flats has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Tijuana Flats' 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at the splitter added to hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ladder in front of si sink located next to the ice machine. Removed ladder. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with no handle used to scoop sugar. Removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in a pan of cheese located in the prep table on the cook line. Manager removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
10-06-5
70
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at the splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Two attempts. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ladder in front of si sink located next to the ice machine. Removed ladder. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with no handle used to scoop sugar. Removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in a pan of cheese located in the prep table on the cook line. Manager removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
61
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debri in handsink next to ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. behind ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In holder at ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
10-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In womens bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bagged meat thawing in counter. Operator immediately placed under cool running water **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottled sauce and squeeze bottled water used for cooking. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
58
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill Drawer coolers, ; cooked onions, cut lettuce, chicken, raw chicken, raw shrimp, raw beef (47-54F - Cold Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to put items on ice for temp recovery **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debri in handsink next to ice machine
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. behind ice machine
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In holder at ice machine
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In womens bathroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice machine
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bagged meat thawing in counter. Operator immediately placed under cool running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottled sauce and squeeze bottled water used for cooking. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person
13-03-4
50
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Window cleaner on rack with single service straws. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. No chemicals are going through machine. 3 compartment sink is set up. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
16-55-4
82
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing Rings and bracelet **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in holder. Advised to drill holes in bottom of holder. Operator immediately removed ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
90
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 operator with form **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and bag on shelf with napkins. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) raw fish (50F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No sink over 94 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Closest to walk-in - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
52
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Repeat Violation**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) raw fish (50F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken chunk (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding); chicken nuggets (51F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers and onions (51F - Cold Holding); cut romaine (50F - Cold Holding) cooler drawers under cookline. Operator states in unit less then 2 hours. Placed on ice. raw fish (50F - Cold Holding) operator states in unit over four hours **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At ice machine
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No sink over 94° **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At ice machine
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Closest to walk-in
31B-04-4
45
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
12A-19-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Operator will refill and retest **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No handsink in establishment reached over 90°
27-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on rack next to 3 compartment sink
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tray lids in back dry storage area
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0 ppm. Operator will refill and test **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tijuana Flats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats.
How does Tijuana Flats compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Tijuana Flats most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Tijuana Flats' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tijuana Flats have averaged around six 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 four times per year on average.
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