TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
12640 S CLEVELAND AVE #203, Fort Myers FL 33907 · 407-339-2222
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 small flying insects in back warewashing and food prep area. 18 small flying insects in front service counter area.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023052818 | Aug 2, 2023 | Jan 26, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 00ppm). Operator added quaternary in sanitation; Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Scoop handle in contact with sugar. Operator removed the scoop.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection 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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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled sugar container.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at mop sink. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sterno box stored over single service spoons. Operator removed sterno box to bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles near by hand washing sink soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near by triple sink blocked with empty boxes. Operator removed boxes.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at mop sink. Operator labeled bottle.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles soiled with mold like substance. Operator cleaned at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Small container with standing water inside of handwashing sink next to steamer at cook-line. Operator removed correct storage.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical not label at front counter. Operator labeled spray bottle at time of Inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents by ice machine heavily soiled at kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers not stored or protected next to cook line. Operator stored inverted.
Aug 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary sanitizer three compartment sink and sanitizing buckets. Spoke with operator and test strips are on order.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above fryer area, on cook line accumulation of grease and dust particles.
Aug 2, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 small flying insects in back warewashing and food prep area. 18 small flying insects in front service counter area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam far left of cook line; cooked rice (111F - Hot Holding) Per operator for 30 minutes. Operator transferred to steaming unit for proper reheating. Within 15 minutes rice was reached 165F.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. Operator hung the sign.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand-wash sink on cook line used for water pitcher. Also, hand- sink in warewash/ prep area blocked by boxes. Operator cleared both sinks for proper use.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary sanitizer three compartment sink and sanitizing buckets. Spoke with operator and test strips are on order.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above fryer area, on cook line accumulation of grease and dust particles.
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.