TIJUANA FLATS
1760 DUNLAWTON AVE, SUITE #105, Port Orange FL 32127
Last inspected Dec 9, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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APR 25
DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (48F - Cold Holding) inside drawer under grill for 3 hours, manager discarded.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can blocking handwashing sink.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. -operator using Quat sanitizer and has chlorine test kit.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet in ladies restroom.
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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler drawers/gaskets have accumulation of soil residues.
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority7 Intermediate5 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. -cooked beef 80F at 2:00pm inside middle pan on speed rack/walk in cooler, employee stated removed from cooking process and began cooling 4 hours prior. -advised to provide room between hot pans on speed rack when cooling. Person in charge adjusted pans
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep/clean equipment storage area. -hanging on rack with clean-sanitized lexans inside back prep area
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0-100ppm inside 3 compartment sink currently in use to sanitize. Person in charge stated ran out of chemicals today, truck did not arrive as scheduled. Making efforts to obtain food contact sanitizer for use in 3 compartment
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked rice 129-130F hot holding for less than 4 hours inside rice cooker held on warm setting. Discarded out of caution, prepared new rice -Person in charge stated lid may not be adequately closing, advised to replace if unit is not holding internal food temperatures of 135F or above.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -open package of cream cheese, person in charge added date from prior day opened
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -employee preparing scooped food from lowboy near dining near
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/ -Suzette
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -items stored inside sink, blocked by trash can in front
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -mens restroom
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Person in charge obtained chlorine based sanitizer during inspection
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cooler across from grill
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -prep sink area in back
Water draining onto floor surface. -prep sink area in back
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken above cut onions/peppers
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink in back next to back door/3 compartment sink -must be in compliance upon next unannounced inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -significant debris on floor hear 3 compartment sink towards back door along base of wall.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -chips
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soil/debris built up on top of large co2 tank
Plumbing system in disrepair. -pipe under otherwise functioning handwash sink
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (48F - Cold Holding) inside drawer under grill for 3 hours, manager discarded.
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.
Dry goods shelving with rust that has pitted the surface.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -some grease inside grout on cook line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -to go food trays, not inverted on cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sour cream 50F, per employee stored above fill line in top of reach-in cooler less than 1 hour, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch while engaged in food preparation, employee removed watch
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach-in freezer underneath steamer
Slow draining water in handwash sink in prep area, operator cleared blockage.
Aug 18, 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in fish breader, operator 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 contact with shredded cheese blend, operator relocated
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.