TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
5215 UNIVERSITY PKWY #106, University Park FL 34201 · 941-306-5842
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
MAY 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current licensed expired.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018039548 | Jun 26, 2018 | Aug 17, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current licensed expired.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Apr 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current licensed expired.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handles. Operator moved tongs.
Feb 4, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Dec 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, ground cooked beef, diced tomatoes and salsa not date marked in the walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handles.
Mar 6, 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without a handle used to scoop salt.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees handling ready to eat food wearing bracelets and watches.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee preparing food without hair restraint.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handles.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container under chip holder not labeled.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit door locked shut and blocked.
Nov 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stored with ready to eat food on front counter area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hand dicer soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink on cook line with a pitcher in sink well.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without a handle used to scoop salt.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks stored on food preparation tables and areas.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees handling ready to eat food wearing bracelets and watches.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee handling ready to eat food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the hand dicer repaired with exposed glue.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor under the soda fountain at the front counter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handles.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with product removed from original packaging and labeled across from the prep table. Observed salt container under chip holder not labeled.
- From initial inspection : Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit door locked shut and blocked.
Sep 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling ready to eat food without washing hands.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handling soiled utensils and dish ware without washing hands in prep area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stored with ready to eat food on front counter area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hand dicer soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink on cook line with a pitcher in sink well.
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 4 employees present with no CFM present.
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. Observed no proof of food handler training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical bottles at front counter not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without a handle used to scoop salt.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks stored on food preparation tables and areas.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a backpack stored on shelving with single serving items.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees handling ready to eat food wearing bracelets and watches.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee handling ready to eat food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the hand dicer repaired with exposed glue.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor under the soda fountain at the front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed ready to eat food stored on the floor in the food preparation area. Salsa, chips.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handles.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with product removed from original packaging and labeled across from the prep table. Observed salt container under chip holder not labeled.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit door locked shut and blocked.
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the hand dicer with food debris build up on grate stored under prep table.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed salsa, shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, rice, prepared on site, held more than 24 hours and not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in ceiling tile over ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent in back hallway with accumulated dust.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a heavy build up of dirt and food debris on the floor under both soda fountains at the front counter.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in the ceiling tile above ice machine and above mop sink. Fill holes to prevent entryway to kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the inside door of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license is not displayed. Unable to access it during inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle laying in ice at front counter soda fountain.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored in metal shelf grate above grill.
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.