TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
895 E ALTAMONTE DR SUITE 1020, Altamonte Springs FL 32701 · 407.478.3461
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 small flying insects on outside of cardboard boxes of single service items
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board by 3 compartment sink underneath prep table.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Prep table shelves underneath with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 18, 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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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -evidence of ceiling leak above 1 of back prep tables. 1 ceiling tile removed, 1 ceiling tile shows mold-like substance. No food prep done on table until repairs completed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -no cover on trash can in unisex restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers extremely soiled. -shelves in walk-in cooler have white mold-like build up.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -bottom shelves of prep tables.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -cook line hand wash sink. Work order submitted per operator.
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -employee who touched face with gloves asked to wash hands, did not do proper hand wash. Advised.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheese (44F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); corn (51F - Cold Holding) in cook line lift top cooler less than 4 hours. -taco meat (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Per manager, product at proper temperature at opening cooler check, walk-in cooler door open extended time during prep.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -evidence of ceiling leak above 1 of back prep tables. 1 ceiling tile removed, 1 ceiling tile shows mold-like substance. No food prep done on table until repairs completed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -no cover on trash can in unisex restroom.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -some pans in cooler have cracked corners.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers extremely soiled. -shelves in walk-in cooler have white mold-like build up.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -bottom shelves of prep tables.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -cook line hand wash sink. Work order submitted per operator.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. -queso on cook line 109 less than 4 hours. Water level low under product. Operator added water, will reheat.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -used to fill water pitcher.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -no soap at east end of cook line.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -approx 4 dead roaches on sticky trap next to back door. Operator removed trap.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -lid missing from trashcan in unisex restroom.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -blue ice scoop holder soiled in bottom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall dusty around back door, alarm box, WiFi router, bulk CO2.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 small flying insects on outside of cardboard boxes of single service items
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pico, salsa, cut tomato, corn (46-48F - Cold Holding) in make table less than 4 hours. Operator added ice to product, will monitor cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded chicken (116-124F - Hot Holding) in steam table less than 4 hours. Unit possibly unplugged. Operator reheated product, will monitor.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -on hand wash sink in prep area. Operator discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -build up on some walk in cooler shelves.
Apr 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -soap dispenser off wall, recommend alternative until replaced.
Apr 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -1 expired, unable to locate any other. Proof of Certified Food Manager may be emailed to Leslie.martin@myfloridalicense.com.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -soap dispenser off wall, recommend alternative until replaced.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. -manager Nicholas expired.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook wearing bracelet, removed.
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.