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TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO

3005 W LAKE MARY BLVD, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 407.328.0907

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats94
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6903657
Grade history
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
APR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2017040039Jun 28, 2017Sep 22, 2017$200

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - corner of cook line
Basic/36-22-4
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. - hand wash sink at front station
Basic/29-20-5
The state's own report →
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. - above triple sink
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - corner area at storage room
Basic/36-03-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee jacket on shelf with single use sauce cups
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - quat 0ppm - operator changed chemical bottle. Final reading 400ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 10, 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
Show 8 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - at cookline
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. - over triple sink
Basic/36-36-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cook line employee
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. - middle door at cookline cooler gapped open when closed
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below triple sink - below lowboy cooler - trapped water below back door threshold and old food debris at back door
Basic/36-22-4
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at corner of cookline
Basic/36-27-5
May 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cookline cooking equipment - below cookline cooler
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit May 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood system top surface dusty - bottom shelf of prep tables soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit May 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Sanitizer bottle empty. Manager changed. Final reading 200ppm
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - at server station storing pitcher of water
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cookline cooking equipment - below cookline cooler
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - plumbing removed.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood system top surface dusty - bottom shelf of prep tables soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Sanitizer bottle empty. Manager changed. Final reading 200ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WALK IN COOLER - breaded chicken <4 hours (51 - Cold Holding)
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. - provided to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - roof at walk in cooler room damaged with rotted wood and leaking water. Currently storing old broken, broken equipment
Basic/36-32-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook line employee wearing watch
Basic/13-07-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor below 2 burner stove soiled - below cookline cooler
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters soiled - bottom shelf soiled at prep table in warehouse wash station
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of batter mix
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling at storage area outside where walk in cooler is located
Basic/36-32-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored on catering storage shelf at back of facility
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tong stored on handle of fryer equipment
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil on cooks line stored at 71F.Operator discarded
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ceiling at walk in cooler
Basic/36-27-5
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Hole in or other damage to wall. At the back door the FRP is not attached and loose
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Sep 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose attached to a faucet without a vacuum breaker at the mop sink
High priority/29-34-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Devin New manager has his certificate at another location
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at the dish room
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink at the wait area
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Roof over the walk in cooler and soda dispensing system is damaged shows signs of leaking
Basic/36-51-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. At the back door the FRP is not attached and loose
Basic/36-24-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go items store on the floor
Basic/25-05-4

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.