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TIJUANA FLATS

4100 13TH ST, St. Cloud FL 34769 · 407-339-2222

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats98
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5911501
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired as of April 1st 2026 Observed facility open and operating, serving guests
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired as of April 1st 2026 Observed facility open and operating, serving guests
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser bottle on shelf across from back door Operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. One stack on clean dish rack across from three compartment sink Operator separated dishes to air dry
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 8, 2026Inspection 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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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 expired for Lori and Trishia both issued 2020
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in container of diced tomatoes in walk in cooler Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelving
Basic/22-16-4
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door blocked by trash can and box Operator moved out of the way
/46-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired April 1st 2025 displayed Operator printed updated license and posted
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked tiles on cookline
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket in prep area not
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at facility
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen
Basic/14-09-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
Basic/35B-01-4
Jul 1, 2024Inspection 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white cutting board next to hot well
Basic/14-09-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen by triple sink
Basic/35B-01-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dishes at dry storage area
Basic/16-46-4
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded chicken kept in walk in cooler since yesterday with temperature of 45 to 46F.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded chicken stored in walk in cooler since yesterday with temperature of 45 to 46F.
High priority/03A-02-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee preparing orders while wearing a watch.
Basic/13-07-4
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4

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.