TIJUANA FLATS
2127 CORTEZ ROAD WEST, Bradenton FL 34207
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 7 visits since August 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.
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JUL 24
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019008962 | Jan 31, 2019 | Mar 15, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2026Warning 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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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen no paper towels. Person in charge filled towels. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on guard and washed hands. Priority: Basic
Observed: Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid in back area of the building on the south side. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. Priority: Basic
Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Priority: Basic
Aug 13, 2025Inspection 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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Food containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting by 3 compartment sink. Person in charge separated containers.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Observed in walk-in cooler onion bag stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor.
Open dumpster lid. Observed: Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid in back area of the building on the south side. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on South exit of the Kitchen As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back kitchen area above grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid in back area of the building on the south side. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on South exit of the Kitchen As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee used restroom, returned to main kitchen,failed to wash hand and touched a portion control container of sauce. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing procedures after using restroom. Employee discarded p.c.sauce and washed hands.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink faucet. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Drain cover missing under 3 compartment sink.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster in back area of building on the South side. Person in charge cleaned up dumpster pad. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back kitchen area above grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid in back area of the building on the south side. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on South exit of the Kitchen As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in front kitchen area chemical bottle with no label. Person in charge stated it was sanitizer and labeled accordingly.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink splitter in back kitchen area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on 2 employees engaging in food preparation. Person in charge did not have beard guards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over Grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid in back area of the building on the south side. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on South exit of the Kitchen As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple people with wrist watch's and Jewelry preparing food. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid in back area of the building on the south side. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on South exit of the Kitchen As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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.