TIJUANA FLATS
8274 CHAMPIONS GATE BLVD, ChampionsGate FL 33896 · 407-339-2222
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly tape observed in food area with substantial amount trapped flying insects.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired 4/1/26
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing knifes in hand sink in prep area after opening bag of raw chicken. Employee moved knifes to triple sink to be properly washed and sanitized.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on prep shelf next to spices in prep area, operator moved speaker.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing raw chicken without beard guard.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing guacamole without hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On bottom of reach in freezer in prep area.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef on thawing shelf in walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in container of seasoning in front of grill
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep counter next to steamwell on cookline
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in prep area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar containers underneath prep counter in prep area
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 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/ 1 expired
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One on dry storage shelf across from ice machine, one in chemical storage rack near mop sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Several throughout
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cookline
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several on clean dish rack by back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers walk in cooler Gaskets several throughout
Stored food not covered. Cooked beef in walk in on speed rack, fully cooled but left uncovered
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 20lbs cooked ground beef ambient cooling in walk-in cooler prepared at 10am 76-84F at 1200p
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 20lbs Ground beef ambient cooling prepared at 10am 76-84F at 1200p.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by scouring pad in sink basin.
Accumulation of black 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. Mold like substance on vent and ceiling at warewashing area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Small lexans and metal pans in dish storage
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach-in freezer in prep area has food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink at front counter. At cookline handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk bins has food debris and mold-like substance, side of grill has food debris and grease.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door blocked by cardboard boxes. Employee removed boxes.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.fly tape over prep table next to ice machine.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.spray bottle with purple unlabeled chemical on prep table.
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 procedural poster
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by scrubber in handwash sink next to fryer on cookline, food debris in prep area handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid in spray bottle on prep table.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly tape observed in food area with substantial amount trapped flying insects.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on tile around vent above 3-compartment sink.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Coffee cup in prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On dry storage next single-service cups.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in maketable reach-in freezer soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime dust. Exterior of equipment throughout kitchen has grease and food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered substance next to steamer, flour per operator. Operator placed label.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked by fryer filter, trash.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. At mop sink hose Operator removed hose
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 00ppm) Operator refilled now reading 200ppm
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on cook line wearing watch and bracelet
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Above cook line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On fryer station
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in lettuce touching handle Operator removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils grill top in standing water at 126F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans In walk in cooler dirty
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.Walk in cooler
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in server reach in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front area reach in cooler
Utensils in poor condition. Multiple equipment in kitchen area
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted
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.