Tijuana Flats
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
52
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Tijuana Flats stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 15, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Tijuana Flats' latest score of 52 falls below the Oviedo average of 63. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -salsa (47F - Cold Holding) left overnight
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -salsa (47F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -0ppm -operator replaced sanitizer -300ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents left side of hood system soiled with dust and an accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. -drink on server station no lid -operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee personal items at front counter stored on top of single service items **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under kitchen hand wash sink leasing to steam unit
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -container lids cracked in dish storage rack **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -hand wash sink at front counter slow draining
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink spray hose leaking -sanitizer water intake line leaking at 3 compartment sink -kitchen hand wash sink drain pipe leaking onto floor -left side steam table drain line leaking onto storage shelf below
29-11-4
43
Apr 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink in kitchen -hand sink at front counter
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink blocked by taco shells **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Brillo pads stored at hand wash sink next to mop sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -intake vent left side of hood system soiled and falling from ceiling
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee drinks stored next to single service items -employee phone on clean prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee hair restraint not fully containing hair
13-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in freezer in prep area seals soiled -insulation under small flip top reach in cooler is disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -chip bin stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cooking and food storage equipment exterior and attached storage shelves soiled with food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk in cooler shelves rusted
14-17-4
41
Mar 15, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under steamer table - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-15: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-15: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
86
Mar 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -9 live roaches under steam table in kitchen -1 live roach in top of reach in cooler -3 live roaches under reach in cooler **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: 1 live roach under steam table, operator killed and discarded 2 live roach by dry storage shelf in kitchen, operator killed and discarded 2 live roaches left side on 3 compartment sink 2 live roaches inside door of reach in freezer, operator killed and discarded **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under steamer table - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach under flip top roach in cooler in kitchen -5 dead roaches in glue trap inside condenser unit of reach in cooler -1 dead roach on mag strip above reach in cooler -2 dead roaches behind kitchen equipment **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: 4 dead roaches left side of 3 compartment sink **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
70
Mar 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -9 live roaches under steam table in kitchen -1 live roach in top of reach in cooler -3 live roaches under reach in cooler **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach under flip top roach in cooler in kitchen -5 dead roaches in glue trap inside condenser unit of reach in cooler -1 dead roach on mag strip above reach in cooler -2 dead roaches behind kitchen equipment **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under steamer table
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors under all kitchen cooking and holding equipment soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -boxes of oil and bins of chips stored on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe under hand wash sink in prep area leaking
29-11-4
61
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects or other pests. - 1 dead flying insect observed on drink ice stored overnight in ice bin. See stop sale for drink ice
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. - red cutting board on storage rack stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink in prep area storing jug of dish detergent
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - hand wash sink at front
31B-05-4
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. - 1 expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - emailed to manager
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket of prep cooler **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cook line cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - in bar area
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - AC vent above front prep counter
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - front area below hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
39
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior ice bin lightly soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - vent soiled to left of hood system
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - at water valve below hand wash sink next to cookline
29-11-4
78
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - queso 125 operator finished reheating 30 minutes ago. Put back in steamer for further reheating **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. - container of chips
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - below hand wash sink next to ice machine
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - hood filters
23-03-4
58
Aug 31, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Prep person left line to walk-in cooler and returned.
12A-09-4
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, mold-like substance or slime. All white cutting boards in kitchen area. All gaskets on cooks line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty towel stored in hand sink next to mop sink. Hand sink next to cooks line blocked by large trash can.
31A-09-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All cooling equipment in kitchen area
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Front line of service area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling over cooks line.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line Salsa station
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line Prep area.
36-17-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Under hand sink next to mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to mop sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All exterior of equipment in kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All coolers on cooks line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All walls in entire kitchen and prep areas.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tijuana Flats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats.
How does Tijuana Flats compare to other restaurants in Oviedo?
Tijuana Flats most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Oviedo average of 63.
Has Tijuana Flats' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tijuana Flats means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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