TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
651 NAUTICA DR STE 2, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904-738-7642
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area, diver on upper shelf has food debris on blade/plunger. At front counter soda dispenser, multi flavor nozzle on left side dispenser has build up.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At cook line area, small tank next to large tank is not secured. Operator placed bungee cord around tank.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, clean pans stacked befor air drying.
Food stored on floor. At chip station, container of chips stored on floor. Operator moved to rack.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At front counter, multiple flavor nozzle on left soda dispenser has build up. At wait station, cutting board on flip top reach-in cooler has black stains.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At wait station ice machine, interior of door soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At wait station, door on chip warmer has build up inside handle.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, pans and containers stacked before air drying.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open on shared dumpster. Operator closed
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In prep area, employee removed onion from bag, cut onion with no wash step.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At cook line, handwash sink next to CO tank, faucet not turning off completely.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line, container of cinnamon sugar not labeled.
Jan 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On dry storage shelf, container of floor cleaner packets stored next to single service black trays. On dry storage shelf, multiple spray bottles hanging on end of rack with nozzles pointing at case of single service cups. Operator moved all chemicals.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At wait station area, handwash sink has metal pans stored in sink. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager present not certified. Manager stated he has been in position approximately 1.5 years.
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/ During inspection, 4 food handlers present, no Certified Food Manager onsite.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dry storage shelf, 2 chemical spray bottles with degreaser and sanitizer not labeled. Operator emptied bottles.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At cook line, handwash sink at 68f after running hot water for more than 3 minutes.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At end of cook line, sweatshirt stored on shelf with single service gloves. At cook line, speaker and ear buds stored on shelf over rice warmers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of chip containers soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At dry storage shelves, aluminum pans stored on top shelf not inverted.
Stored food not covered. At cook line, on top shelf above chips, tortilla bowls not covered/protected.
Aug 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. At cook line, employee washed hands in handwash sink. Inspector immediately washed hands and noticed water was cold, temperature taken 71f.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At wait station, observed Togo bag in ice bin. Manager stated it is filled with ice for catering order. Manager removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At front counter soda dispensers, multi flavored nozzle on both dispensers have build up.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. On cook line, pitcher stored in handwash sink. Employee removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager present has not been certified. Manager stated he has been a manager a little less than 1 year.
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/ At time of inspection, 4 food handlers present, no Certified Food Manager present.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, lids for bulk chip containers have black mold-like substance around rims.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At front counter area, standing water in bottom of keg reach-in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At prep area, observed water on floor. Water dripping from drain line of prep sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At wait station, bulk sugar container not labeled.
Feb 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb outside back door missing backflow preventer. At mop sink, splitter missing backflow preventer on one side.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Two managers present not able to provide certification.
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/ 5 employees present, managers present not able to provide certification.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee certification has 5 year expiration date. Employee training valid for 3 years.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At entrance to kitchen area, ceiling return vents have build up.
Dumpster located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. One lid broke off dumpster.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler, open milk identified as employee food stored on shelf with customer foods. Operator moved milk to bottom shelf.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator not able to locate.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cook line have build up.
Utensils in poor condition. At dish area, one spatula with chipped end.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On dry storage rack across from pass through window, chafing fuel stored on top shelf above to go catering containers. Fuel moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on the end of splitter on mop sink faucet where no hose is attached. Manager connect hose for chemical box to end of splitter. On outside faucet by rear exit door. Manager states will buy breaker today.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed. Manager printed and posted current license.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep table in back kitchen. Drink moved and stored correctly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on fryer handle on cook line. Tongs moved and stored correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Blue floor fan stored on shelf near cook line. Manager states fan will be cleaned today.
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.