TIJUANA FLATS
5030 SW SR 46, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-936-0154
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale Report.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024072736 | Oct 3, 2024 | Feb 3, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -operator put on gloves to portion cooked beef without first washing her hands
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Ada
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in dishwashing area has large pans stored on it, operator removed
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/
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over cookline
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on dish drying rack, operator separated
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -onion container corner broken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of flat-top grill have a light accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler door handle -black plastic behind soda dispenser nozzles of left side soda dispenser at front counter
Plumbing system in disrepair. -men's bathroom faucet is loose
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -blower stored on green rack above open case of hinged portion cups
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic forks in order assembly area
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink
Sep 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap that opens to the outside. -rear kitchen door -exit door across from women's bathroom has a gap at the side
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken floor tile in dishwashing area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above triple sink have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Jul 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -tested 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer, retested 200ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese 49F and shredded lettuce 46F, per employee less than 2 hours stored in top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in dishwashing area has large pans stored on it, operator removed
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Exterior door has a gap that opens to the outside. -rear kitchen door -exit door across from women's bathroom has a gap at the side
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath disk rack has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken floor tile in dishwashing area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish rack has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above triple sink have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Jordan
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA
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/
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. -Alexis, Keandre, and Ethan, provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement
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. -Alexis and Ethan
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -stainless steel bowl in shredded cheese blend, employee removed
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -exterior of hood has an accumulation of dust, ceiling vent stained
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -side door across from women's bathroom
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of ice machine, employee squeegeed
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -lid on full size pan of tortillas chips broken
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 contact with shredded cheese, employee removed
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in front service area, provided handwashing signs and operator posted -handwash sink next to steamer, provided handwashing signs and operator posted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler curtain soiled -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -area behind soda nozzles on left side soda dispenser
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -triple sink leaking while in operation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on top of ice machine, operator removed
Oct 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/
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.
Aug 2, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale Report.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line make table shredded cheese (66F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (67F - Cold Holding)/ placed overnight.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher placed in hand sink.
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/
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.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee snack placed in front counter low boy unit, with food for customers.
Exterior door bathroom hallway, has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in kitchen cold holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers soiled with food debris.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Operator removed rag that was in, three compartment sink, floor drain, that was causing water not to drain. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -guacamole with tomato 48F. In reach in cooler less than 2 hours per operator. Removed to walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in kitchen near chips area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -door across from restrooms
Metal storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -storage shelf next to walk in cooler -storage shelf in walk in cooler -small wares storage rack in dish room
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handsink in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above 3 compartment sink in dish room
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -door by restrooms
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -in corners of front counter
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided copy to operator via email
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -sink in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine soiled -hand sinks soiled throughout kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dishwashing area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.