TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
13529 BEACH BLVD #201-B, Jacksonville FL 32224 · 904.223.0041
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator license expired June 1, 2026 and under same ownership.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022049410 | Jul 25, 2022 | Nov 28, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator license expired June 1, 2026 and under same ownership.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing several back flow preventers at non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Bluetooth speaker stored on shelf above food prep table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer with grease build up
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored hanging on exterior of bucket and not in sanitizer solution. Manager properly stored
Mar 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach-in cooler at front service line soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute in large ice machine and interior of door in same machine soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked pans on storage shelf near back door unable to properly air dry
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler across from grill on cook line and gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next,to single use to go lids at front counter. Employee removed sanitizer bucket to properly store.
Oct 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer brackets including handles soiled with accumulation of food debris. Also, observed nozzle on strawberry lemonade machine soiled. Operator cleaned nozzle during this inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf near back door. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior lid and lid of ice bins at soda machines on front service line soiled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps at bottom of back door. Operator stated corporate has already been made aware of the need for repair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Jun 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute of large ice machine soiled.
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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Operator stated another manager discarded.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored at mop sink. Operator labeled all three spray bottles of cleaners.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under 3 compartment sink. Manager placed drain cover on drain.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items stored in single service storage area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Manager hung mop to dry properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container containing powder sugar without a label. Manager placed label on container.
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board in prep area soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute area in large ice machine soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on chemical storage shelf. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and misc personal belongings stored on bin for sugar at front service area. Operator removed employees jacket and misc personal belongings.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on clean storage shelf near back door unable to properly air dry
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Multiple bags of trash and boxes stored on ground in dumpster area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand wash sink next to triple sink leaking.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (126-130F - Hot Holding) in food warmer next to hand wash sink on cook line. Operator reheated cheese sauce to more than 165F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside lip/ ledge in chip container next to ice machine soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on chemical storage shelf. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler on cook line across from grill has accumulation of food debris.
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. Misc tools/ tool bag stored next to single use towels on shelf next to chemical shelf. Operator removed bag of tools to properly store.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment without chemical test kit when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/ Observed establishment without currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Observed establishment without a certified Food Manager stated she has been in position for few months.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of main ice machine soiled located near entrance of cook line.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed at the end of cook line missing drain cover.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table at the end of cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee placed hat on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
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.