TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
10300 ROOSEVELT BLVD N, Saint Petersburg FL 33716 · 727-578-8970
Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · 13 visits since November 2023
FEB 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects near front trash first hand wash sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021041556 | Jul 2, 2021 | Oct 12, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jan 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects near front trash first hand wash sink.
Jan 7, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects near front trash first hand wash sink.
Dec 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects near front trash first hand wash sink.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed roach and fly spray above back paper towel dispenser observed a container of open chicken nuggets. Management moved
No handwash sink for employees at cook line Observed no running water at cook line hand wash sink due to a small leak establishment had turned sink off. Management turned water on during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near three compartments sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front hand wash sink no batteries
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled front counter. Employee cleaned
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front hand wash sink. Back hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Replaced unit. Replaced during inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage water bottle on prep table near to go tops for bowls. Employee moved
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle inside reach in cooler deli at cook line touching shredded cheese
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front reach in cooler. Replaced
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water pitcher blocking front hand wash sink at cook line. Employee removed pitcher.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in front counter area. Employee placed soap at hand sink.
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Employee inverted.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/ vents soiled with mold like substance dining room.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting boards have cut marks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on top shelf above active prep table. Employee moved
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at cook line. Employee put on hat.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.chips on floor throughout back of house.
Food stored on floor. Observed large bin of onions on floor near back prep table on floor during active prep. Employee put on shelve
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink Near steamer. Provided hand wash sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun right side mold like substance. Gaskets soiled front reach in cooler.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler in front counter cooler.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Faucet at prep sink small leaking water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled at deli cook line.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing under three compartment sink
Water draining onto floor surface. During inspection observed pipe under three compartment sink draining onto floor. Establishment has a pan catching the water.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under back hand wash sink near three compartment sink leaking during inspection.
Feb 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect near service station. 1 live flying insects near three compartment sink 1 live flying insects near dry storage area. 2 live flying insects near mop sink area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front service counter hand wash sink. Employee replaced
Equipment in poor repair. Faucet at prep sink small leaking water
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of shredded cheese inside container touching products. Employee moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled at deli cook line.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing under three compartment sink
Soiled floor drains under three compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near three compartment sink
Water draining onto floor surface. During inspection observed pipe under three compartment sink draining onto floor. Establishment has a pan catching the water.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under back hand wash sink near three compartment sink leaking during inspection.
Nov 19, 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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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink at front counter. Operator replaced batteries. Dispenser dispensing appear towels.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at hand wash sinks in ware washing area and front counter. Operator replaced batteries. Dispensing soap.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink near ice machine water temp is 82f. Ran water for 5 minutes.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching shredded cheese in reach-in cooler. Employee removed scoop.
Jun 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda nozzles and outer areas of nozzles soiled with mold like substance on soda dispensers in front counter area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Vents above three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance. -Vents above deli reach in coolers on cook line and above ice machine soiled with dust.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Clean containers wet nesting on rack near three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with food debris and mold like substance throughout kitchen.
Apr 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. -Educated manager on duty of Big 6 symptoms.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda nozzles and outer areas of nozzles soiled with mold like substance on soda dispensers in front counter area.
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. -No proof of employee training certificates.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -At hand sink in front counter area. Manager stocked soap at sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored at mop sink. Manager labeled as degreaser.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Vents above three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance. -Vents above deli reach in coolers on cook line and above ice machine soiled with dust.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Current license post expired on 2/1/2024.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee drink stored on boxes of soda near three compartment sink. -Employee phone on shelf above prep area. Employees moved items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraints. Employees put on hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Clean containers wet nesting on rack near three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with food debris and mold like substance throughout kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Mop stored inside mop bucket near mop sink.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some certificates missing training dates and DOBs
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Staff began cleaning during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in flour bin, removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind ice machine
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handles in cheese on prep line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled on cook line
Open dumpster lid.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler
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.