Tijuana Flats

4100 13Th St, St. Cloud, FL 34769

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tijuana Flats has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for St. Cloud restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate

FL-46

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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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

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at facility **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen

14-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen

35B-01-4

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded chicken kept in walk in cooler since yesterday with temperature of 45 to 46F.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded chicken stored in walk in cooler since yesterday with temperature of 45 to 46F.

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee preparing orders while wearing a watch.

13-07-4

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

23-03-4

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.minor grease on floor under cooking equipment.

36-73-4

Aug 12, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling vent and light shield soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish wash area of back kitchen. And most other vents and light shields throughout facility.

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Knife holder at end of prep station moderately soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Mop sink area, attached dispensing units heavily soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-50-4

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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 Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains eight 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 St. Cloud?

Tijuana Flats most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Cloud average of 84.

Has Tijuana Flats' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tijuana Flats have averaged around three 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 two times per year on average.

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