TIJUANA FLATS 120
180 S BELCHER RD, Largo FL 33771 · 727-210-1190
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly at cook line.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. operator voluntarily discarded beef and replaced with beef from steam bin measuring 157F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at far left handsink on cook line. Operator put paper towels by sink.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing next to walk in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator put license on wall.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting in dish washing area on wire shelf.
Food stored on floor. Shrimp stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Open dumpster lid.
Water leaking from faucet at handwash sink at left side of cook line.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee bare hand touch soiled trays then touch single-serve cup without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed items in reach-in cooler with door closed. Rechecked temps a. cooked corn (53F - Cold Holding); 47f b. cooked onions (53F - Cold Holding); 48f c. guacamole (53F - Cold Holding) 47f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sofa diffusers at front counter are soiled with debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near drive-thru window. Operator provided paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing in dining room.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license. 02/01/2025. Operator printed and posted current license. 02/01/2026.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water pipe is disconnected from hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Another hand wash sink is located near three-compartment sink for hand washing.
Water leaking from hand wash sink faucet at end on cooks line.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly at cook line.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling inside men's restroom hanging down you can see visible insulation.
Oct 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near old walk in
Sep 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. During inspection observed rack and eye wash pipes inside the back. Hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Employee moved, front hand wash sink blocked with boxes of paper and promotional items. Employee moved
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Near three compartment sink Pipe under hand wash sink broken. Can not run any water in this sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust, or mold-like substance. Above cook line
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near old walk in
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back door
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink near Three compartment sink pipe under sink broken no water able to run in sink.
Sep 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left Deli reach in cooler cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (48F - Cold Holding); Right deli reach in cooler cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding) cut tomatoes (43F- Cold Holding); shredded cheese (43F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (43F - Cold Holding); Right deli reach in cooler cut leafy greens (41F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Brown hot holding unit has been in holding unit for two hours. shredded chicken (126F - Hot Holding) Put back on grill - Retemp shredded chicken (170F - Hot Holding)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. During inspection observed rack and eye wash pipes inside the back. Hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Employee moved, front hand wash sink blocked with boxes of paper and promotional items. Employee moved
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Near three compartment sink Pipe under hand wash sink broken. Can not run any water in this sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust, or mold-like substance. Above cook line
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near old walk in
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on back prep table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back door
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets deli coolers at cook line
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink near Three compartment sink pipe under sink broken no water able to run in sink.
Right Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind three compartment sink.
Mar 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly at cook line 1 live fly near manger office
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler at cook line. avocado ranch (45F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (51F - Cold Holding); feta (50F); salsa (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding) Manager put all products in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Time put in 10:00am hot box White quaso cheese 5 lbs (112F - Hot Holding); pork carnitas 72oz (112F - Hot Holding Refried beens 4lbs 124 degrees Fahrenheit hold holding Black beans 4lbs 124 degrees Fahrenheit hold holding Cantina pork 56oz 120 degrees Fahrenheit hot holding
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink also known at eye cleaning station blocked with employee speaker. Manager moved
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Hand washing sink next to steamer.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. front Hand washing sink left side of cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at cook line. Manager replaced ambient thermometer.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored next to beverage station at front counter. Manager relocated medicine
Employee dried hands on clothes after washing at cook line - reviewed with employee - employee then washed and dried hands properly
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license- expired 02/01/2024 licenses paid during inspection verification through division website
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Shelf over part of hand wash sink in back kitchen - discussed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times - manager moved shelf
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line - manager placed paper towels in dispenser
Employee beverage container on shelf above a food preparation table and next to margarita mixes in back kitchen area - manager relocated drink
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust -pitas exposed to splash next to cook line hand wash sink - stored below soap dispenser - reviewed with manager.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for less than 10 seconds.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line have built up food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink is blocked by trash cans. Manager removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in rear prep area has tools stored in it. Manager removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in ware washing area have grooved cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food, muffins and butter, in reach in cooler at far end of cook line is not segregated from food to be served to the public.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table on cook line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on clean pans in ware washing storage areas.
Food stored on floor. Onions and tomatoes stored on floor of walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line have built up food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls, floor and ceiling are soiled with grease and food debris.
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.