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TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO

11551 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 6, Orlando FL 32817 · 407.601.4935

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats108
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5813020
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. 1 small flying insect in dish area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2022029572Apr 13, 2022Jul 7, 2022$200
4--2015048689Sep 23, 2015Nov 13, 2015$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 60 F kept on make table for two hours. Operator place in cooler for rapid cooling.rechecked 56Corrected On-SiteCorrective Action Taken**
High priority/03A-02-5/
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee cutting chicken while wearing a watch.Employee removed watch.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet in ladies bathroom is loose.
Basic/29-08-4
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stain cutting board manager provided work order for cutting boards, Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action Taken**
Intermediate/22-02-4/
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Manager will order certificates today.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles on cook line stained.
Basic/36-34-5
Drain cover(s) missing on mop sink. Replaced by manager
Basic/29-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jackets stored over deli containers, removed by manager
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at dish area
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling tiles around kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
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 drink located on prep table that has rice, diced jalapeño
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food while wearing a bracelet.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing orders with no beard guard
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust on wall on servers station
Basic/36-27-5
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quat sanitizer over 500, rechecked 500
Basic/21-08-4
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. 1 small flying insect in dish area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. It's kept in walk in cooler that has temperature of 46F : tenders 44F, beef taco mix 45F, cooked chicken 43F, quest 44F kept for less than 4 hours. Rechecked items down to 43F. Rechecked cooler temperature of 42.
High priority/03A-02-5
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. Inspector emailed form.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in hand sink located on dish area. Per manager needs batteries.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards in make table located in cook line and make table located in servers station.
Basic/14-09-4
Drain cover(s) missing in mop sink.
Basic/29-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle touching cheese.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on shelve above flat top.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris inside reach in cooler across from steamer. Debris on gaskets in cooling drawers under flat top.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Return visit Oct 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic/23-24-4/Return visit Oct 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above prep tables by chip station.
Basic/36-32-5/Return visit Oct 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above prep tables by chip station.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Oct 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Return visit Oct 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink and dry storage shelves.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Oct 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink by cooks line hot water turned off due to leaking faucet. Operator turned on hot water.
Basic/29-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Oct 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By 3 compartment sink and underneath.
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Oct 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Numerous tcs foods in walk in cooler over 4 hours ranging from 50-59. Refried beans 52f Pork -53f Corn- 53f Cut cabbage- 52 Diced tomatoes- 58
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Toilet cleaner and bleach stored next to food. Operator removed and stored on dry storage shelf.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Emailed forms to operator, operator printed and posted.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Emailed form to manager on duty, manager printed had employees acknowledge and sign.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above prep tables by chip station.
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above prep tables by chip station.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottled water on prep table at entrance to back of the house.
Basic/12B-07-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink and dry storage shelves.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. 1 case of oil on the floor by cooks line.
Basic/08B-38-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All employee hand sinks at back of the house.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters,container that holds chips, behind and side of all cooking equipment, and drying rack by 3 compartment sink.
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink by cooks line hot water turned off due to leaking faucet. Operator turned on hot water.
Basic/29-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By 3 compartment sink and underneath.
Basic/36-27-5
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents above ice machine and chip holder
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in main table prep cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in main prep cooler and gaskets in reach in freezer by 3 bay sink Chip containers sticky outside
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw beef stored over cooked chicken on walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Dust on ceiling tiles over cook line.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Drain cover(s) missing on mop sink.
Basic/29-18-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Server wearing a bracelet.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Manager and prep cook preparing food with no beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Manager cooking food orders with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Handle of serving spoon use to scoop cheese touching cheese. Handle of sour cream gun touching shredded lettuce.
Basic/10-08-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Bowls kept on cook line facing up.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Dust in wall in cook line. Debris on wall behind three bay sink.
Basic/36-27-5

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.