Tijuana Flats
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Tijuana Flats has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “stored food not covered” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Among Royal Palm Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Same. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Same. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
82
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went outside establishment through back door then came back inside establishment and touched clean wiping cloth. Discussed with operator that employee should wash hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler unit near cookline: portioned guacamole (46F - Cold Holding) As per operator, moved from bottom section of flip top 1 hour ago. Not prepped or portioned today. Item stored over stacked. Operator placed over stacked portion in the walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to operator.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Sink and surface chemical test kit provided; operator uses quaternary ammonium. Operator stated that they will order the correct test strips. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-32-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered pans of chips stored on a high shelf above flip top cooler unit near cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler: Unwashed bell peppers stored above ready to eat portioned corn. Advised operator to store properly.
08B-17-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. On clean dish rack, observed dirty/ soiled pans stored with clean pans. Started to removed soiled pans. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-03-4
52
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
70
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ice machine vent Walk in cooler vent
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ( vaping) then engaged in food preparation, ( mixing guacamole) without washing hands. Operator educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance ( sanitation solution) not labeled. Operator labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Employee smoking (vaping) on prep area followed by preparing guacamole. Operator educated staff on only Smoking on designated areas away from food areas **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-10-4
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. Employee discarded drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - 3 containers with cooked chips stored above salamander on cook line not covered. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Main flip top cooler on cook line gaskets .
22-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Throughout the restaurant. Front counter area. Cook line, prep area, bathrooms Emailed sign to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tijuana Flats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats.
How does Tijuana Flats compare to other restaurants in Royal Palm Beach?
Tijuana Flats most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Royal Palm Beach average of 81.
Has Tijuana Flats' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tijuana Flats have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tijuana Flats means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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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