Tijuana Flats

2050 Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico, FL 33596

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Tijuana Flats stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Valrico facility scores 81, putting Tijuana Flats on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso held at 94F in drop in warmer. Operator determined water had dried up, filled warmer with water and increased heat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at end of cookline being used as dump sink - observed food debris in drain.

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator moved lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager replaced sanitizer bottle and refilled. Retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by empty kegs. Manager moved kegs. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handles touching food in 3 containers in flip to cooler at cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on prep sink

41-10-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water pitcher in sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Jan 30, 2023

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup stored in cinnamon sugar next to fryers Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored inside reach in freezer on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk powdered sugar with no label under tea machine and ice machine Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on storage shelf **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

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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 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats.

How does Tijuana Flats compare to other restaurants in Valrico?

Tijuana Flats most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Valrico average of 81.

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 two times per year on average.

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