TIJUANA FLATS
4693 GARDENS PARK BLVD SUITE 101, Orlando FL 32839 · 407-339-2222
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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. Provided operator with form
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at the splitter added to hose bibb.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ladder in front of si sink located next to the ice machine. Removed ladder.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with no handle used to scoop sugar. Removed scoop.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in a pan of cheese located in the prep table on the cook line. Manager removed scoop.
Feb 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Two attempts.
Vacuum breaker missing at the splitter added to hose bibb.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ladder in front of si sink located next to the ice machine. Removed ladder.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with no handle used to scoop sugar. Removed scoop.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in a pan of cheese located in the prep table on the cook line. Manager removed scoop.
Oct 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debri in handsink next to ice machine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. behind ice machine
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In holder at ice machine
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In womens bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice machine
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bagged meat thawing in counter. Operator immediately placed under cool running water
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottled sauce and squeeze bottled water used for cooking. Operator labeled
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill Drawer coolers,; cooked onions, cut lettuce, chicken, raw chicken, raw shrimp, raw beef (47-54F - Cold Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to put items on ice for temp recovery
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debri in handsink next to ice machine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. behind ice machine
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In holder at ice machine
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In womens bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice machine
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bagged meat thawing in counter. Operator immediately placed under cool running water
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottled sauce and squeeze bottled water used for cooking. Operator labeled
Apr 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Window cleaner on rack with single service straws.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. No chemicals are going through machine. 3 compartment sink is set up.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection 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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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing Rings and bracelet
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in holder. Advised to drill holes in bottom of holder. Operator immediately removed ice scoop
Dec 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Window cleaner on rack with single service straws.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added a dish machine next to 3 compartment sink. Per plan review plans ned to be submitted.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. No chemicals are going through machine. 3 compartment sink is set up.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tortilla chip holder old food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in walk in cooler dust.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean storage rack.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several pans and lids cracked.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Both make table coolers.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection 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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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. Provided operator with form
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and bag on shelf with napkins.
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.