Tijuana Flats

2089 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Tijuana Flats stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

Among West Palm Beach restaurants, the typical score is 79; Tijuana Flats is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 30, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 16 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Floor cleaner on top of chips. Manager removed the cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on splitter at mop sink.

29-34-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. portioned pico 51 top container in reach in cooler on cook line

03A-02-5

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. Emailed one

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of certified food manager for Manager Mr.Samuel Rivera working longer than 30 days .

53A-04-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers stored in hand sink by prep table, Brillo scrubber stored in hand sink on cook line manager removed both. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink. Manager stocked. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid plastic spray bottles at three compartment sink not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Chips stored under fly control device on cook line.

08B-52-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tacos on top rack. Manager put sheet pan on top **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle not working at hand sink on cook line.

29-08-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic container and torn gasket on cooler by ice machine.

14-38-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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

24-08-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Monster drink stored with and above food in reach in cooler. Manager moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. On cook line.

12B-02-4

Apr 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Quat sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator drained and and corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Triple sink with 0ppm quat. Operator drained and corrected to 200ppm. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Tongs on oven door handle; operator removed. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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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 Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Tijuana Flats compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Tijuana Flats most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Tijuana Flats' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the 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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