Tijuana Flats
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
70
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Tijuana Flats stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to the broader Oviedo restaurant scene, where the average is 63, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooling raw chicken covered and stacked **Warning**
03D-15-4
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/ -Ashley -Vance **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. -provided operator employee reporting agreement form **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -exterior of WIC, when facing WIC from doorway in kitchen **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -WIC blower unit attached to ceiling fan covers accumulation of dust **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear exit door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -bins used for chips soiled with accumulation of grease -racks holding chip bins soiled with accumulation of grease -exterior of all kitchen equipment, including fryers, RIC etc. soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -multiple stored and in use containers cracked and broken **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -kitchen floor soiled with accumulation of food debris **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -RIC handles soiled with accumulation of food debris **Warning**
23-24-4
52
Aug 20, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Salsa 45F, in cooler overnight Operator discarded
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Salsa 45F, in cooler overnight Operator discarded
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee ice cream in reach in freezer -Drink cups above food packing area
40-06-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Any RIC
05-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
52
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. - cook line low boy display thermometer not working. No secondary thermometer present.
05-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - drinks and food stored together with dressings in small reach in cooler. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. - clean aprons on shelf below chemical cleaners
21-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - small reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
74
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
45
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter with hose attached.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line drawers: shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Item moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Make line.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line.
14-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make line unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves rusted.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to single service and food.
21-44-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
36-27-5
50
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tijuana Flats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats.
How does Tijuana Flats compare to other restaurants in Oviedo?
Tijuana Flats most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is higher than the Oviedo average of 63.
Has Tijuana Flats' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven 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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