TIJUANA FLATS
3205 CLARK BUTLER BLVD UNIT 70, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.373.8967
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 17 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: 1 live roach at the right end of the fryer/cook wall. ALSO, at the left end of the cook/fry wall, approximately 10 live roaches. ALSO, by the ice maker and hand wash sink, 3 live roaches. 1 live roach behind the cold hold on the broiler wall.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024065492 | Aug 26, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
17 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. One fly observed in dining area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dining room ice chute soiled with mold-like substances.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser with no label. Manager labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Container of employee food on shelf over single serve cups. Manager discarded. Employee drink on shelf over prep table. Manager removed.
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in basin not hanging to dry. Manager hung mop.
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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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/ Observed : M as an assistant manager not certified within 30 days.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles and right multiport nozzle of front counter soda machine soiled with mold-like substance. Soda nozzles of dining area soda machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula in hand wash sink across from kitchen ice machine. Employee removed spatula during inspection.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed : 2 paint style brushes used for cleaning the hot chip box. They were stored on top of the hot box.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to cheese sauce warmer on prep table next to kitchen ice machine. Employee removed drink during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on top of tortillas on shelf at end of cook line. ALSO, 2 purses stored over bulk oil. The purses were moved to the lower front counter.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of dish area three compartment sink. Employee used squeegee to dry floor.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Edges of chip bin door next to kitchen ice machine soiled with old food debris. Outside of drain tube for dining area soda machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of rice stored on bottom shelf of prep table across from walk-in cooler.
Dec 23, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed : spilled grease on the dumpster pad. ALSO, grease has migrated to the concrete in front of the pad.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the grease container in the trash enclosure has spilled grease on the top and front of the container.
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed : spilled grease on the dumpster pad. ALSO, grease has migrated to the concrete in front of the pad.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the grease container in the trash enclosure has spilled grease on the top and front of the container.
Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster in the enclosure, lid is open.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Observed : lack of a written plan. One was emailed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the tips of the juice dispenser nozzles have build up. ALSO, the ice maker shroud is soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed : Jason was not able to produce a Certified Food Manager card.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed : the ice machine scoop is stored on top of the ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed : the cinnamon scoop handle touching product.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : a choking poster is not posted. One was emailed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the dining area ice activation levers are soiled.
Jun 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 27, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the walk-in cooler: salsa 49, 50, garlic mix 50, house dressing 50, marinated chicken 50. Truck delivered today, curtains are at the door. Temperature has dropped 2 degrees over 15 minutes.
Jun 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the walk-in cooler: salsa 49°, 50°, garlic mix 50°, house dressing 50°, marinated chicken 50°. Truck delivered today, curtains are at the door. Temperature has dropped 2 degrees over 15 minutes.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: blue window spray stored on the front line prep table. This was moved to cleaning.
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/ Observed: John M has been here 2 months and was not able to show proof of certification.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the right hand soda machine has a multi port that has an accumulation of build up.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed: a staff member eating on a ventilated shelf in the kitchen. They were asked to move to the dining area, and they did.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a back pack stored on a rack over chips. The pack was moved away.
Food stored on floor. Observed: a bag of onions stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. These were placed on a shelf.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed: the cinnamon scoop touching product. This was adjusted with a gloved hand.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the dining area ice chutes are soiled on the outside of the chutes. ALSO, the ice activator on each side are soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: in the dining room the spoons are stored food contact side up.
Jan 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Observed: lack of a written procedures available for review.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the multiport nozzle in use has build up.
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/ Observed: lack of a Certified Food Manager for the establishment.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: a jacket on the corner shelf leg, cook line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a visible poster. One was emailed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed: lack of a sign in the women's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the ice dispenser auger axle is soiled and resides over ice as it dispenses.
Uncovered food/single serve items stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed: on the chip line, the wall soap dispenser is stored over trays that are papered and ready for serving.
Aug 28, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: 1 live roach at the right end of the fryer/cook wall. ALSO, at the left end of the cook/fry wall, approximately 10 live roaches. ALSO, by the ice maker and hand wash sink, 3 live roaches. 1 live roach behind the cold hold on the broiler wall.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed: approximately 5 dead roaches in the trap at the right corner of the cook line. ALSO, approximately 4 dead roaches in the trap on the wait/catering line.
Aug 26, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: 1 live roach at the right end of the fryer/cook wall. ALSO, at the left end of the cook/fry wall, approximately 10 live roaches. ALSO, by the ice maker and hand wash sink, 3 live roaches. 1 live roach behind the cold hold on the broiler wall.
Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed: front line employee scoop ice with only the cup.
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. Observed: lack of any written plan.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed: cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler, wrapped with condensation on the underside of the wrap, did not drop at least 1° in temperature during an 11 minute interval. The wrap was then loosened to allow/ promote cooling. ALSO, on the speed rack in the walk-in cooler, cooked rice, uncovered, did not cool at least 1° in an 11 minute interval. The pans were stacked close to each other, and the rack was close to the side shelf and the back wall.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the ice chute in the dining area is soiled. ALSO, the multi port soda nozzle on the front line has build up. And multiple soda nozzles have build up between the dining area and front line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the cook line hand wash sink with a pitcher in it. The pitcher was removed. ALSO, the cater prep line hand wash sink had paper in it. This was removed.
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/ Observed lack of proof of at least 1 Certified Food Manager.
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. Observed: lack of proof of any training.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed: approximately 5 dead roaches in the trap at the right corner of the cook line. ALSO, approximately 4 dead roaches in the trap on the wait/catering line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: gaps visible when the back door is closed.
Food stored under unprotected fluorescent bulbs. Observed: fluorescent bulbs stored on the in use ice machine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted Observed: lack of a posted choking sign.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed the last inspection was not available for review.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed the sanitizer bucket on the cook line, the water was soiled.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the Margarita and adjoining drink dispenser spouts(and surrounding area) are soiled. ALSO, the flip top cutting board is stained. ALSO, the in use soda nozzles and multi port nozzles have an accumulation of build up. ALSO, the soda nozzles in the dining area have build up.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed multiple certificates lack a date of birth, trainers name and trainers certification number.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed both grey Y ice activators in the dining area are soiled.
Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed: in the expo alley, tray liners on trays stacked/stored under the hand wash sink soap dispenser. These were moved to the side.
Aug 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: approximately 6 flying insects at the mop sink which is in the kitchen/prep area.
Jul 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: approximately 6 flying insects at the mop sink which is in the kitchen/prep area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the chip area cutting board is stained. ALSO, the multiport nozzle on the front line has an accumulation of buildup. This was then disassembled for cleaning. ALSO, the grey ice shroud in the bulk ice maker is soiled. ALSO, the dining room nozzles are soiled. ALSO, the soda nozzles on the front line have build up.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: 2 drinks in the kitchen owner prep areas. The drinks were moved below or discarded.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed: tongs hanging on equipment that protrudes into the walkway. The tongs were moved next to the fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the grey Y ice activator on both sides of the guest soda machine are soiled.
FACP Trouble light. For reporting purposes only.. Observed: the facp has a yellow trouble light.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.