TIJUANA FLATS
2217 EDGEWATER DR, Orlando FL 32804 · 4073392222
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded chicken 50-55°f in walk in cooler since Friday 12/13/24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw piece of chicken in raw shrimp container in draws on cooks line. Operator removed chicken from shrimp container.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Second hand sink on cooks line. Operator replaced soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above cooks line and serving station.
Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by main dish machine and 3 compartment sink. Operator placed paper towels.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two new employees working started today 6/29. Operator had employees acknowledge and sign.
Ceiling tile missing. Above dish machine. Operator had employee placed ceiling tile back during inspection.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 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/
Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink. Operator placed drain cover on.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Salsa in broken container in reach in cooler. Operator switched containers and discarded.
Food stored on floor. Onions store on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed from the floor.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Operator closed lid.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Containers holding ready to eat chips.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout back of the house kitchen.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath chip containers and cooks line.
Food stored on floor. Rice, and tortillas stored on the floor by dry storage. Operator removed from the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, gaskets in reach in coolers, and draws on cooks line.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Emma.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in dish area.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Storage area for pans.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dish area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In cook line area.
Drain cover(s) missing.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch and bracelet, manager cooking.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in storage.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dunnage rack and hand sink on cook line.
Light not functioning. 1 light under hood filter.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 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. Cashier put on gloves without handwashing to prepare quesadilla order.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded chicken 50-55°f in walk in cooler since Friday 12/13/24.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Red salsa 65°f, lettuce 55°f, guacamole with tomatoes 58°f in reach in cooler less than 4 hrs per operator. Reach in cooler outlet blew out per operator. Operator moved products to walk in cooler for temperature recovery.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator unplugged and turned off ice machine to clean and sanitize.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above 3 compartment sink and ice machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. One missing tile by mop sink.
Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler. Operator removed water.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all cooking equipment on cooks line
Food stored on floor. Bag of Onions stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed and placed on shelf.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee cooking did not know cooking temperatures of shrimp, chicken or beef.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop in front of hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator removed mop.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator rinsed thermometer in hws at cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above 3 compartment sink.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. One missing tile by mop sink.
Dispensing lever at customer self-service beverage station comes into contact with lip-contact area of cup during normal use. At front service counter.
Drain cover(s) missing. Operator placed cover on drain.
Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. By 3 compartment sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Medal cleaned pans.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Rice stored on the floor by employee hand wash sink at cook line. Operator placed on dry storage shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in white container by ice machine prep table. Operator labeled.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance. Manager added name
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed forms.
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink staff replaced
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage on rack in dish area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In cooked onions and other items. Cook stood up scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer near dish Fan cover in walk-in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler at cooks line has food debris
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and seasoning 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.