Tijuana Flats
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Tijuana Flats has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Tijuana Flats' latest score of 58 falls below the Seminole average of 71. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly near three comp sink, not landing on food contact surfaces
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. 2 hand sinks in kitchen with no soap 1 soap dispenser in cook line not functioning Manager replaced soap at two sinks **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some food handler certifications missing expiration dates, some food handler certifications have incorrect expiration date listed. All approved food handler certifications are valid for 3 years (only food manager certifications are valid for 5 years)
53B-10-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on shelf next to clean serving trays and pre-portioned hot sauce cups, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in shredded cheese and cut lettuce bins in cooler on cook line
10-06-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect glue strip hanging on rear wall above prep sink and next to clean knives
35B-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler at front counter
29-49-6
58
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager Simon does not have a valid CFM
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty at beginning of inspection does not have a valid CFM, GM arrived during inspection with valid CFM. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Manager on duty at time of inspection unable to locate test kit, GM found upon arrival
16-33-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on cook line with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets on storage shelves with single service, removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
67
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to ice machine is stained.
22-02-4
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 - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
78
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster . Reviewed with manager . - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Reviewed with manager. Shared dumpster **Time Extended**
33-19-4
95
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.Reviewed with manager
29-37-4
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. Manager Aaron unable to answer knowledge questions . Reviewed with manager the big 6 and symptoms of illness
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Beverage residue inside hand wash sink at front counter . Pitcher inside hand wash sink in food prep area . Reviewed with manager 5hat hand wash sinks are for washing hands only . **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any CFM .
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in front counter area . Reviewed with manager .
41-17-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Reviewed with manager . Manager put hat on . **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public on shelf in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager .
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans stacked on shelf in dishwashing area . Reviewed with manager .
24-08-4
Basic - Garbage on the pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster . Reviewed with manager .
33-19-4
45
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring cup stored in bowl of hand wash sink in prep area. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No running water at hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning**
27-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour stored in container on shelf in prep area not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
55
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
58
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. queso (109F - Hot Holding), temped at 2:45pm, discussed with operator about reheating to 165F, operator reheated to 165F at 3:09pm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Discussed with operator and sent big six packet. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator changed sanitizer water and it tested at 100ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
22-40-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer tested at 0ppm quaternary. Operator changed sanitizer water and it retested at 100ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal drinking pitcher in interior of hand wash sink, located in kitchen, behind the three compartment sink. Employee moved the pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen, to the left of the bag in box area had no paper towels. Operator replaced the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license in three ring binder.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in cooler, in kitchen behind the three compartment sink. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
39
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee at prep station touched clothes then began prepping ready-to-eat foods without washing hands Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator during time of inspection.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -white queso (125F - Hot Holding) Discussed reheating to 165 degrees Fahrenheit with operator during time of inspection. Operator reheated to 165 during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -pitcher in hand sink Operator moved pitcher during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stove top at cooks line has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -operator cleaned ice machine during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee at prep station in kitchen Employee put on hat during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -at front counter Operator moved handle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gaskets have accumulation of food residue -exterior of soda nozzles have accumulation of mold like residue Operator began cleaning nozzles area during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tijuana Flats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats?
Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats.
How does Tijuana Flats compare to other restaurants in Seminole?
Tijuana Flats most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Seminole average of 71.
Has Tijuana Flats' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tijuana Flats have averaged around four 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 three times per year on average.
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