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DELAND TIJUANA FLATS

305-2 INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD, Deland FL 32724 · 386-624-7060

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats108
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7407839
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1- live roach crawling on Kitchen wall. Operator removed. Operator removed.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Food worker dried hands on apron. Educated operator.
High priority/12A-18-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line refrigerated drawer raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); 3 hours. Operator placed in reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
No Quat chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided to operator.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
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Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.
Intermediate/27-17-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -At front line hand sink hot water valve off, operator turned on.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened water bottle on food preparation table. Operator relocated.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Basic/10-01-5
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Measuring Cup dispenser with handle on top of shredded cheese in food preparation area,.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen low boy freezer, gasket soiled with grime.
Basic/23-03-4
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Sep 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1- live roach crawling on Kitchen wall. Operator removed. Operator removed.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line make table unit shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); less than 4 hours..operator had lid open, with unit placed under hot holding unit.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Operator increased tom200 ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen food preparation area cold holding unit sour cream (44F - Cold Holding; sour cream placed on top of containers, 15 minutes. Operator placed in unit,
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in kitchen reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, at front counter. Operator relocated.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food preparation make table unit Guacamole with tomatoes 48F, shredded cheese 48F, placed less than 4 hours. Operator placed ice on food.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand sink, being used as a dump sink. Ice noted in sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored on top of box of chips, in food storage area. Operator relocated.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs by cookline in container with standing water. Operator removed water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa station cold holding unit salsa (52F - Cold Holding); guacamole with tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding), placed overnight, operator instructed to discard.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Food preparation area hand sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. 200ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food worker wiped sweat from forehead in kitchen and continued to open make-table doors without first washing hands. Educated operator.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrective Action Taken
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 3- flying insects at front counter and 1 - flying insect at mop sink.
High priority/35A-02-6
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server picked up container from floor and then proceeded to scoop chips without first washing hands. Educated operator.
High priority/12A-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding); overnight. Operator lowered unit thermostat.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Food worker scooping chips with fake nails. Educated operato.
Intermediate/13-06-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Kitchen salsa station area, Aloe Vera beverage and plastic container of food stored.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone placed at on top,of kitchen low boy unit,
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker scooping chip wearing watch and bracelet. Educated operator.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooker unwashed lettuce stored above refried beams.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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