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TIJUANA FLATS

1400 VILLAGE SQUARE BLVD UNIT 40, Tallahassee FL 32312

Last inspected Sep 16, 2025 · 7 visits since December 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence4703718
Grade history
DEC 23
APR 24
AUG 24
APR 25
SEP 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
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
Badges — 4 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2025 · Observed no proof of employee training per manager, recently had a new regional manager take over establishment. Per manager on shift will have it taken care of asap. Time Extended/Return visit Aug 8, 2025 · No test books , no completed certificates. Admin Complaint
Jul 1, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2025 · Observed no proof of employee training per manager, recently had a new regional manager take over establishment. Per manager on shift will have it taken care of asap. Time Extended
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a squeeze bottle in hand sink by ice bin.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink by ice bin.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind front counter.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and exterior.
Basic/22-20-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket hanging up high on a wall over the mop area.
Basic/24-05-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipe underneath three compartment sink.
Basic/29-08-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall attached to three compartment sink with mold like substance. Shelving above sink with dust like substance.
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in shredded cheese.
Basic/10-06-5
Stored food not covered. Hamburger meat in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching garbage can fail to wash their hands.
High priority/12A-09-4
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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager placed labeled on the spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4

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.