TIJUANA FLATS
13100 SEMINOLE BLVD SUITE 105, Seminole FL 33778 · 727-437-0919
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly near three comp sink, not landing on food contact surfaces
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 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 2/1/26 Establishment open and operating, serving food to the public
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser not operable at hand sink on cook line, staff replaced dispenser
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. All hood filters removed for cleaning, staff reinstalled during inspection
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly near three comp sink, not landing on food contact surfaces
No soap provided at handwash sink. 2 hand sinks in kitchen with no soap 1 soap dispenser in cook line not functioning Manager replaced soap at two sinks
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some food handler certifications missing expiration dates, some food handler certifications have incorrect expiration date listed. All approved food handler certifications are valid for 3 years (only food manager certifications are valid for 5 years)
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on shelf next to clean serving trays and pre-portioned hot sauce cups, removed
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in shredded cheese and cut lettuce bins in cooler on cook line
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect glue strip hanging on rear wall above prep sink and next to clean knives
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler at front counter
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Manager on duty at time of inspection unable to locate test kit, GM found upon arrival
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager Simon does not have a valid CFM
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/ Manager on duty at beginning of inspection does not have a valid CFM, GM arrived during inspection with valid CFM.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets on storage shelves with single service, removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on cook line with no hair restraint
Dec 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to ice machine is stained.
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.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Oct 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Garbage on the pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster. Reviewed with manager.
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.Reviewed with manager
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Manager Aaron unable to answer knowledge questions. Reviewed with manager the big 6 and symptoms of illness
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Beverage residue inside hand wash sink at front counter. Pitcher inside hand wash sink in food prep area. Reviewed with manager 5hat hand wash sinks are for washing hands only.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any CFM.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in front counter area. Reviewed with manager.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public on shelf in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Reviewed with manager. Manager put hat on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans stacked on shelf in dishwashing area. Reviewed with manager.
Garbage on the pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster. Reviewed with manager.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Mar 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Mar 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 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. Employee at front counter entered front counter area after touching phone, took orders and did not wash hands prior to scooping ice in front counter area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - no water at hand wash sink and unaccessible, unavailable for use in the front counter area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored inside hand wash sink in food prep area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No running water at hand wash sink in the front counter area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in the kitchen
Plumbing system in disrepair. -No water at hand wash sink in front counter area
Mar 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring cup stored in bowl of hand wash sink in prep area. Operator removed cup.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No running water at hand wash sink at front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring cup stored in bowl of hand wash sink in prep area. Operator removed cup.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No running water at hand wash sink at front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour stored in container on shelf in prep area not labeled.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1lb can of green Chile peppers dented at edge of can.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front counter used as a dump sink for ice. Discussed with operator hand wash sink is only used for washing hands.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1lb can of green Chile peppers dent around edge of can. Operator removed can.
Food stored on floor. 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor on cook line. Operator placed cooking oil shelf.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Tortilla chips on cook line not covered. Operator covered tortilla chips.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labels sugar.
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.