TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
11007 CAUSEWAY BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-643-3020
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/2026. Establishment is open and operating/currently preparing and serving food to customers.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/2026. Establishment is open and operating/currently preparing and serving food to customers.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice in warmer held at 130F. Queso in warmer held at 125F. Operator turned up heat in both warmers.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of bleach cleaner on shelf over boxes of tortilla chips. Operator moved bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup to scoop salsa in flip top cooler. Operator removed.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on ice machine door torn/frayed
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic bowls/platters on wire shelf not inverted. Operator inverted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed jalapeños stored over cream cheese in walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection 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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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Discussed with manager manually mixing sanitizer solution in 3 compartment sink until sanitizer mixing unit is serviced.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open can of Alani energy drink on lower shelf of prep table. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table by cheese sauce warmer. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket frayed on ice machine door.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and jalapeños stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler.
Sep 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on ice machine. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler doors at cookline.
Sep 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Holding; raw beef (49F); cooked peppers and onions (49F); cooked peppers and onions (50F); yellow American cheese (50F); sour cream (51F) Temps checked at 2:10pm. Operator stated a truck delivery had the walk in cooler door open for approximately 30 minutes shortly before start of the inspection.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near ice machine. Operator replaced soap
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink liquid with no label observed on shelf by back door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on prep table by ice machine. Observed on wire shelf over ready to eat foods. Operator removed drinks.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee using immersion blender with no hair restraint,
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on ice machine. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler doors at cookline.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cookline hand sink. Manager replaced
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Manager removed, placed in clean container
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on ice machine. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler doors at cookline.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed to dish.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack and jacket stored on shelf over clean dishes and single use items. Employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on ice machine. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler on cookline.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In unisex restroom. Provided sign to operator, posted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung mop
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water from ice machine leaking onto floor, repairman has been called
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed aprons stored in hand sink adjacent to mop sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Ob employee drink stored on box of green chili peppers
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink on service line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour 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.