TIJUANA FLATS
5935 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD, Winter Haven FL 33884 · 863-324-3262
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Clorox and a spray bottle with purple liquid in the spray bottle stored on the shelf with Deli lid containers. The sprat bottles was removed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored on the shelf with paper supplies. The degreaser was removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in the hand washing sinks. Squirt bottle in the hand washing sink next to the flip top reach in cooler. Pitcher in the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Both items was removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on the reach in cooler across from the cook line, Bottle water on the prep table in the back prep area. Both beverages was removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black apron on an open box of portion cups on the paper supply rack across the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The apron was removed.
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No copy of latest inspection report available.
Jun 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at the hand washing sink at the front counter 80F.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
Jun 26, 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
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2026
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the front counter temp 80F.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso sauce 113F. The queso was removed to be reheated to 165F for hot holding.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Clorox and a spray bottle with purple liquid in the spray bottle stored on the shelf with Deli lid containers. The sprat bottles was removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid inside the bottle stored on the shelf with paper supplies next to the ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the ice machine.
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
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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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Restaurant is open and operating.
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.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor inside the walk in cooler. The product was removed from off the floor.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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 a copy to the email provided.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the flat top reach in freezer door in the back pep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers on the bottom shelf across from the paper supply dry storage area. Containers was labeled.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator put label on bottle in ware washing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator put label on bot bulk containers of Sugar and rice.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator from sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Right panel upper side. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection 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 personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black aprons on the shelf with paper supplies and color coated cutting boards. Next to the ice machine. Aprons were removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
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.