TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO COMPANY
2560 HWY 50 #101, Clermont FL 34711 · 352-242-6561
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 47f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in walk in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016047350 | Jul 26, 2016 | Oct 27, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority7 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 21 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of fryers -fryer baskets -chopper under prep sink in back kitchen -interior of ice machine
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -folders in hand sink on front line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on front line
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. -MacKenna, provided form, employee read and signed
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No soap provided at handwash sink. -front line
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. -Amber expired 1/23/26
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -women's restroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -tomatoes on cook line, operator removed
Drain cover(s) missing at triple sink, operator replaced
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee scooping ice and making drinks, running food, was wearing a bracelet -cook on cook line was wearing bracelets
Equipment in poor repair. -fryer baskets -lid to rice container on back line -rubber spatulas by triple sink -gaskets on bottom of walk in cooler door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -cook line and back kitchen
Floor drain under triple sink soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of paper towel holder by cook line -interior, top back and sides of fryers cabinets -speed racks on cook line -filters on hood suppression system -shelf under steam table -filters on ice machine are dusty -dust pan has heavy buildup -gaskets on all coolers/freezer
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -next to chopper and mayonnaise in back kitchen, operator moved bucket
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -top shelf on cook line
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. -inspector had to use flashlight to read labels
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle from triple sink spray hose
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm), operator changed sanitizer, 200 ppm
Mar 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded.
0 High priority9 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Zach
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of fryers -fryer baskets -chopper under prep sink in back kitchen -interior of ice machine
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -folders in hand sink on front line
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on front line
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. -MacKenna, provided form, employee read and signed
No soap provided at handwash sink. -front line
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. -Amber expired 1/23/26
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -women's restroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -tomatoes on cook line, operator removed
Drain cover(s) missing at triple sink, operator replaced
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee scooping ice and making drinks, running food, was wearing a bracelet -cook on cook line was wearing bracelets
Equipment in poor repair. -fryer baskets -lid to rice container on back line -rubber spatulas by triple sink -gaskets on bottom of walk in cooler door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -cook line and back kitchen
Floor drain under triple sink soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of paper towel holder by cook line -interior, top back and sides of fryers cabinets -speed racks on cook line -filters on hood suppression system -shelf under steam table -filters on ice machine are dusty -dust pan has heavy buildup -gaskets on all coolers/freezer
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -next to chopper and mayonnaise in back kitchen, operator moved bucket
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -top shelf on cook line
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. -inspector had to use flashlight to read labels
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle from triple sink spray hose
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm), operator changed sanitizer, 200 ppm
Sep 29, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -racks in walk in cooler and dish storage rack in kitchen -fryer baskets on cook line -dish racks
No paper towels or soap or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on front line.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -women's restroom
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans on dish storage rack in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on bottom of walk in cooler door. -plastic containers on storage rack in kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall above tv by front door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wall behind triple sink -exterior of chip containers and rice container in kitchen
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. -inspector had to use flashlight in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection 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 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. -2 employees
No soap or paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on front line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on storage shelf
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on bottom of walk in cooler door -container holding chip scoop
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door
Food stored on floor. -container of chips
Hole in or other damage to wall above tv at front door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior side of ice machine cover -gaskets on reach in cooler -exterior chip container -wall behind triple sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container under tea machine
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -ground beef (48F - cold holding; chipotle steak (47F - cold holding), in walk in cooler, held more than four hours per operator. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -ground beef (48F - cold holding; chipotle steak (47F - cold holding), in walk in cooler, held more than four hours per operator. Operator discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cook line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by stool at front counter
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at front counter
No soap provided at handwash sink. -at front counter
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over chip prep table in kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -back kitchen by back door.
Drain cover(s) missing at triple sink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpack stored on shelf over soda boxes
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans on dish storage rack in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket on bottom of walk in cooler door. -squeeze bottle on dish rack.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door.
Ice bucket not inverted between uses.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -back kitchen
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided copy to operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryers on cook line -exterior of large chip containers in kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind triple sink, throughout kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 33 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority6 Intermediate23 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Front employee touched hair, then scooped ice and made drinks.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken next to raw beef in walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Bleach stored by drink mixes in back kitchen area. -glass cleaner stored next to sugar on front prep table.
Vacuum breaker is at the incorrect location at mop sink fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -Employee scooping ice and making drinks on front line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of fryers -chopper on back prep table -interior of spray hose -interior of chip warmer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by container with water by the cooks line.
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/Garrett Powell.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Bleach and water bottle not labeled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions at ice machine area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in corn in reach in freezer on cooks line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the walk in cooler and throughout the kitchen area.
Drain cover(s) missing by triple sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watches and bracelets.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Plastic containers in dish storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. -ice bin gaskets are torn at the ice machine.
Food storage container cracked or broken. -Cambros containing pico de gallo are broken in the walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Tortilla chips stored on the floor by the tortilla station. Onions stored on floor at dry storage area.
Hole in or other damage to ceiling by back door.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in front soda area.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses by ice machine bin in back kitchen.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area by back prep table.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair over cooks line and in the back storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom used by employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets are soiled in walk in cooler. -stove on the cooks line -top back of fry cabinets
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of front door.
Stored food not covered. Chicken wings in walk in cooler.
Utensils in poor condition. -fry skimmer is torn and broken.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -bottom of prep table in back kitchen area is rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall and caulking by the triple sink is soiled.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, then 150 ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -large container of sugar not labeled in kitchen area. White garlic sauce in walk in cooler.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 47f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Red cutting board.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat test kit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over wait station prep cooler.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Lowboy cooler gasket torn.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Rear area light shield hanging.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour.
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.