TIJUANA FLATS
11024 W COLONIAL DR STE 50, Ocoee FL 34761 · 813-886-8555
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Guacamole with tomatoes. guacamole with tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding);
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jan 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over black beans in walk in cooler. Operator placed shrimp below beans.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Guacamole with tomatoes, shredded cheese, lettuce salsa, pico 48-50 in reach in cooler overnight per operator by cooks line.
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler.
Drain cover(s) missing. By walk in cooler.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler reach in by front service counter.
Jan 15, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over black beans in walk in cooler. Operator placed shrimp below beans.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Guacamole with tomatoes, shredded cheese, lettuce salsa, pico 48-50 in reach in cooler overnight per operator by cooks line.
No handwash sink for employees. By ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler.
Drain cover(s) missing. By walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler reach in by front service counter.
Jan 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over black beans in walk in cooler. Operator placed shrimp below beans.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Guacamole with tomatoes, shredded cheese, lettuce salsa, pico 48-50 in reach in cooler overnight per operator by cooks line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole with tomatoes, shredded cheese, lettuce salsa, pico 48-50 in reach in cooler overnight per operator by cooks line.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No handwash sink for employees. By ice machine.
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.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler.
Drain cover(s) missing. By walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Sugar stored on the floor by cooks line. Operator removed from floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers at entrance to back of the house by rice warmer. Operator inverted all plates.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler reach in by front service counter.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm Manager changed water. 400ppm
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom. Manager replaced.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink. Manager replaced
Food stored on floor. Bin of tortilla chips. Manager picked it up.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in the cheese. Manager picked it up.
Light not functioning. Hood
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Over ice machine
Water leaking from pipe under hand sink on cook line.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); pico (48F - Cold Holding);. Manager discarded. Less than 4 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Medium green cutting board.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice. Sink on cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area
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.
Light not functioning. Hood
Aug 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Rick
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over ice machine
Drain cover(s) missing.mop sink. Manager covered.
Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in cooler.
Aug 5, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Next to ice machine. No water to it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Rick
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over ice machine
Drain cover(s) missing.mop sink. Manager covered.
Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in cooler.
Jul 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Next to ice machine. No water to it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Rick
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over ice machine
Drain cover(s) missing.mop sink. Manager covered.
Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in cooler.
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Staff cleaned
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed
Drain cover(s) missing. Added cover mop sink
Food stored on floor. Tortillas chips, manager picked up.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula and cutter between make table and press. Manager removed.
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Guacamole with tomatoes. guacamole with tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding);
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. guacamole with tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); in unit over night. cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding).less than 4 hours in the make table. Table 45-50F on two different thermometers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Staff cleaned
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed
Drain cover(s) missing. Added cover mop sink
Food stored on floor. Tortillas chips, manager picked up.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula and cutter between make table and press. Manager removed.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Manager turned over
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager verified ownership.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees beverage in reach in freezer. Manager put in a pan and labeled employees lunch.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers in storage at dish area. Manager turned on the side to dry.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handles in shredded cheese and cut lettuce on service line. Employees stood up scoops.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum pans on storage shelf. Manager turned over.
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.