TIJUANA FLATS
1099 W ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, Apopka FL 32712 · 407-339-2222
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
JAN 25
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JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/26
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021017360 | Mar 9, 2021 | May 17, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/26
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at prep station
Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board on cooks line, keys on make station in kitchen
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in men's restroom by pipe fixture on wall by toilet
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at sink off cooks line
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at 3 compartment sink
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink at prep area
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee working with food, has no beard guard
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several food containers on clean rack are cracked
Food stored on floor. Box of cherry soda on floor by hand sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer handle
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans 117° in hot well, operator removed and placed on stove top to bring yo to proper temperature, reheated to 169°
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by 3 3 compartment sink
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employee food safety cards available out of approx 15 employees - all expired in May 2025
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with large beard prepping food has no beard guard
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Pico on make station in container with corner broken Several lids and pans broken to pans throughout facility
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink on line has a leak under sink
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 27 ounce can of green chilis dented
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher stored in sink on line Employee washed plugs for salsa station
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area
No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area
Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook has no beard guard
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several lids walk in cooler cracked Broken throughout facility Ice bucket is cracked
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wait station, outlet cover missing, hole present in wall
Single-service articles improperly stored. Catering boxes stored on floor
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator corrected to 200 ppm
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bathroom cleaner on cooks line next to in use rice cooker and utensils Windex bottle next to fryer oil
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooling rack stored in front of hand sink in prep area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher stored in hand sink on cooks line, lid stored in hand sink in prep area, large sanitizer container stored in hand sink by 3 compartment sink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on shelving with paper goods/ gloves
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee doing prep has no beard guard
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. A few Food storage containers and lids on clean rack cracked / broken
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle buried in shredded cheese on line
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemical Spray bottle stored in hand sink by 3 compartment sink
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 4 employees working at time of inspection,
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to shredded chicken in walk-in-cooler cracked/briken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2 hand sinks, prep area and by 3 compartment sink no signage Provided operator with signs - operator hung up
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front counter
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels on cooks line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, walk-in-cooler container holding salsa cracked, several lids in walk-in-cooler cracked
Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil on floor in prep area, per manager, oil arrived previous day
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in shredded cheese, make station cooks line
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go lids on floor by ice machine
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher stored In hand sink on cooks line
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several lids over prepared foods in walk-in-cooler cracked
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop in ice Front counter
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in container not labeled
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.