TIJUANA FLATS
444 S HUNT CLUB BLVD, Apopka FL 32703 · 4073392222
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dead roaches on premises. (1) dead roach by mop sink by boxed sodas, operator cleaned up
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut board on cooks line has cut marks
Dead roaches on premises. (1) dead roach by mop sink by boxed sodas, operator cleaned up
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep employee is long beard has no guard
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use water pitcher is cracked
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 open employee drinks in freezer
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Several pieces of Unused equipment in hallway off kitchen area
Walk-in cooler shelf with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids broken to food containers throughout kitchen and prep area
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink by veggie sink is slow draining
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Few lids in walk-in-cooler cracked
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks like
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Corn defrosting in standing water in prep sink
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Cooler by back door does not hold temp Large 2 door cooler by back door broken Unused equipment in hallway
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front counter
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair to tiles at entrance to kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid cracked to food storage container in cold holding unit
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused stainless steel unit by back door Unused equipment in storage hallway
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor next to prep table by back door
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 pans in hand sink by ware washing area
No soap provided at handwash sink behind front counter, container empty
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust Small areas of dust buildup up at vents in kitchen Cooks line has soiled ceiling tiles
Dead roaches on premises. (1) dead roach in storage hallway area, operator clean and sanitized area
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to repair handle at make station on line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris to right of fryers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to walk-in-cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in storage hallway
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids to bins holding chips soiled Blue fan in kitchen soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door upright cooler on prep area across from outer door soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind cooking equipment
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front counter
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. Facility has form, current employees working sign and dated
No soap provided at handwash sink, front counter
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust throughout kitchen area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape in door coolers in back prep area and cooler on cooks line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and book bag on rack with dry storage goods
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees front counter, verified online front sink at front counter is a designated hand sink, provided operator with sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of burner stove and table unit sitting on is soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind cooking equipment
Nov 3, 2023□ 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flattop in kitchen soiled wit food debris
Aug 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1/4 pan stored in hand sink by 3 compartment sink
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. ANDRE SAVAGE store manager has no CFM, LAST inspection dated 3/20/23, Andre stated he had a class scheduled for April 18th, per Andre, he stated he missed the class and has not rescheduled it to date.
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 4 employees working no CFM
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only provided training for one employee Brittany, manager could not locate any other certificate
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in the kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cut board at entrance to kitchen has cut marks
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no beard guard
Equipment in poor repair. Door handle broken to cooler in back prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flattop in kitchen soiled wit food debris
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in 1/2 pan not labeled
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.