Tijuana Flats

1359 St Lucie West Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Tijuana Flats, the earliest from 2022. Tijuana Flats was last inspected on Mar 27, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

Tijuana Flats' latest score of 67 falls below the Port St. Lucie average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Oct 27, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in cook line area. Per Manager, stated it is from the grout buildup in kitchen / cook line area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**

36-64-5

Oct 24, 2025

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed. In a shared plaza. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

33-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-05-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed herbs over salsa. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-17-4

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerator in back prep area not working, no food stored in cooler.

14-11-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of keg cooler.

29-49-6

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood

36-62-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand wash sink on cooks line

29-11-4

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Feb 2, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**

27-16-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and hung on wall. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to hot table and plates **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. By Togo containers and oil Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**

35B-08-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

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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 Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

How does Tijuana Flats compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Tijuana Flats most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has Tijuana Flats' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four 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 three times per year on average.

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