Tijuana Flats
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
61
Score
Tijuana Flats appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Tallahassee restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef on line at 49°.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On line.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
61
Jan 28, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: No training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Not complied spoke with owner he will be scheduling training. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
82
Sep 9, 2025
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by water pitchers.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Need quaternary test strips.
16-37-1
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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Triple sink area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance. Triple sink.
23-03-4
55
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table on line salsa 53, cut tomatoes 51, Cut lettuce 48, chef base beef 56. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: At callback beef, in chef table,61°F, prep table on line cheese 53°F, cut tomatoes 46°F. beef cold holding from previous day, cut tomatoes and cheese cold holding from previous day. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm quat.
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table on line salsa 53, cut tomatoes 51, Cut lettuce 48, chef base beef 56. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical on counter by food service items.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in sink on line.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Chef base gaskets torn , drawer will not stay closed.
14-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Prep table on line.
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
47
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm.
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
70
Nov 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired at 06-01-23. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Observed license expired at 06-01-23. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Sep 27, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed feta cheese held at 46F at cook line since yesterday per manager. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed three compartment sink with quaternary 500+ppm. Manager changed sink concentration to quaternary 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed feta cheese held at 46F at cook line since yesterday per manager. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired at 06-01-23. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees completed training by provider SCOOP. No food handler employees have proof of approved training: one food runner and two cooks. **Warning**
53B-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine ceiling.
22-02-4
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
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop next to ice machine stored in soiled holster. Scoop placed in dish pit for cleaning, manager obtained new container to stored scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
39
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap stored above hand towels. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone in prep area. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tijuana Flats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats.
How does Tijuana Flats compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Tijuana Flats most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
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 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 four times per year on average.
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