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TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO

2401 W SR 434 #117, Longwood FL 32779 · 407-478-5974

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6904648
Grade history
SEP 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on floor at cook line - 4 on casters of cooler below flat top - 10 plus on casters below cookline cooler - 2 inside wall at service opening of ice machine drain pipe. __ TOTAL 17 LIVE ROACHES
High priority/35A-05-4/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 · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2024059267Sep 30, 2024Nov 14, 2024$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - salsa (52F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours. Operator moved to freezer for expedited cooling
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - deep grout lines causing retention of standing
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cookline
Basic/36-17-5
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - hat and shirt stored on shelf with togo containers - beverage on shelf with sauce bottles
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment in poor repair. - cookline cooler middle door slightly gapped when shut
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - deep grout lines causing retention of old food debris and standing water
Basic/36-73-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on fryer door handle
Basic/10-20-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Manager changed out with new solution. Final reading 400ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 24, 2025□ 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 ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - deep grout lines causing retention of standing water near cookline
Basic/36-22-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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 via email
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - deep grout lines causing retention of standing water near cookline
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator via email.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - deep grout lines causing retention of standing water
Basic/36-17-5
Oct 1, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cook employee no beard guard
Basic/13-04-4/Return visit Oct 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. - middle door on cook line cooler remains slightly gapped open.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Oct 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - broken floor tiles on cook line and - deep grout lines causing retention of standing water
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Oct 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. - large gap around drain pipe behind ice machine
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Oct 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fan covers dusty
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Oct 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Return visit Oct 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 30, 2024Administrative 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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Establishment covered closure sign posted by the division. - Emergency Suspension of License sign posted to front door. - Establishment covered with white paper.
High priority/50-07-4/Admin Complaint
Sep 30, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on floor at cook line - 4 on casters of cooler below flat top - 10 plus on casters below cookline cooler - 2 inside wall at service opening of ice machine drain pipe. __ TOTAL 17 LIVE ROACHES
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKLINE LOWER HALF: - tomato (44F - Cold Holding); - Tcs guacamole (45F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cook employee no beard guard
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment in poor repair. - middle door on cook line cooler remains slightly gapped open.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - broken floor tiles on cook line and - deep grout lines causing retention of standing water
Basic/36-17-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. - large gap around drain pipe behind ice machine
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fan covers dusty
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large water pitcher in hand wash sing at cooks line
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over walk-in cooler
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cooks line make table
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom pull out drawer does not seal shut when closed
Basic/14-11-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine
Basic/10-12-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in white container at front counter no label
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Low grout lines at the cooks line retain standing water
Basic/36-12-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Tomato's not washed prior to prep, person in charge corrected
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site

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