Tijuana Flats
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Tijuana Flats has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Windermere restaurant scores 64. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands./observed employee touched hat, clothing, cell phone then touched/put back soda nozzles at customer self service station with no hand wash/advised.
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some certificates missing training date. One certificate did not filled out employee's information.
53B-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor./a box of unwashed peppers/front counter floor/removed/ **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./soda machine air filters/customer self service station.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched./forks and knives/customer self service station/ **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
67
Aug 1, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting boards at preparation table next to cook line and app station. Soiled nozzles at tea machine front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to ice machine in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to sauces at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging in preparation of food in back of the kitchen.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers stored in shelf by three compartment sink area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
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 touching shredded cheese in reach in cooler at preparation table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
67
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese Sauce 95°F less than four hours per manager move to grille to reheat, cheese bag broke during process, manager had to reheat new batch. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Mary certificate expired 8/2022 Manager Sean walk-in in the middle of the inspection., certificate current.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multicolored Cutting boards on storage shelf. White cutting board at prep table in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Adriana certificate expired 03/2021
53B-13-5
Basic - Holes in wall above hand wash sink and prep table in the kitchen .
36-24-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drink front counter Employees drink on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting stored in shelf above three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in steam oven in the kitchen next to cook line. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler in the kitchen next to prep area.
14-11-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over single serving items in shelf storage next to kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
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 touching cut tomatoes in reach in cooler at prep line in the kitchen
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of tortilla bin holder in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Storage of green pads and cleaning scrubs in areas that may result in cross contamination over face up single-service party trays on storage rack. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over dressing inn walk-in cooler.
08B-17-4
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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 20, 2026. The public record contains six 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 Windermere?
Tijuana Flats most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is higher than the Windermere average of 64.
Has Tijuana Flats' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tijuana Flats have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the 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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