TIJUANA FLATS
1100 EL JOBEAN RD UNIT 102, Port Charlotte FL 33948 · 941-766-8226
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the reach in cooler roll top handles soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Reach-in cooler bottom interior soiled with food debris. The operator cleaned the interior of the reach in cooler.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee not washing hands before starting to cook.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch hat then went to put gloves on without washing hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sinkin kitchen with food debris inside sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice shield with some black mold like substance on it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on drying shelf with multiple groove marks on it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in coolers, food debris on gaskets.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed container with old labels stuck to it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed dry seasoning in a container without identifying label.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper no paper towel towels at hand sink by dry storage. Observed operator, refill paper towels at hand sink.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed a broken cove molding by mop sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on dry rack storage with multiple group marks in them.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed and walk-in cooler food debris all over the floor, especially around edges and underneath shelving.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets online with food debris on them.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food debris on lemon cutter on dry storage rack put away clean.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cambro stored on drying rack.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Dumpster is a shared dumpster.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed operator hanging mop up correctly.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice 130F at steam table. Operator placed back in reach in steamer to a minimum of 165F within 30 minutes.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above the exterior of Walk in Cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked on top of each other at dish shelf.
May 16, 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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Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Apr 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed two missing handwash sinks in the food preparation area andnear the ice machine. The hand sinks are included with the establishments plans.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Open dumpster lid.
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed two missing handwash sinks in the food preparation area andnear the ice machine. The hand sinks are included with the establishments plans.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used for brushing seasoning on tortilla chips. The operator discarded the brush.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a shelf above gloves on the cook line. The operator properly stored the employee beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf next to clean equipment. The operator properly stored the cell phone.
Open dumpster lid.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked by cardboard boxes. For reporting purposes only.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on ice machine. Observed employee working on cleaning it
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a 4 oz portion cup being used to scoop flour. Observed Manager removing the portion cup. Educated him on proper what proper scoops are allowed
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed on white five gallon bucket that was put away clean with food debris on handle. Observed employee removing and putting back into dish for proper cleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in kitchen and in storage, to go containers not inverted. Observed employee and manager inverting them all for proper storage
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour with out a label identifying it in a cambro with a closing lid. Observed employee labeling the container of flour
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.