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TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO

Health inspection records show TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO in ALTAMONTE SPRINGS has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

895 E ALTAMONTE DR SUITE 1020

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13521619

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -no cover on trash can in unisex restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -bottom shelves of prep tables. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -cook line hand wash sink. Work order submitted per operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10896636

  • 36-32-5:Basic - 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.
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -no cover on trash can in unisex restroom.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -some pans in cooler have cracked corners.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -bottom shelves of prep tables.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -cook line hand wash sink. Work order submitted per operator.
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - 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.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8994122

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -lid missing from trashcan in unisex restroom.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -blue ice scoop holder soiled in bottom. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall dusty around back door, alarm box, WiFi router, bulk CO2.
  • 03B-04-5:High Priority - 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.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -used to fill water pitcher.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -no soap at east end of cook line.

Inspection Date: 10/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8777359

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -on hand wash sink in prep area. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -build up on some walk in cooler shelves.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - 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
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - 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.

Inspection Date: 4/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8651284

  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -soap dispenser off wall, recommend alternative until replaced. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505072

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - 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 [email protected]. Warning
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -soap dispenser off wall, recommend alternative until replaced.

Inspection Date: 10/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8507855

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8375890

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook wearing bracelet, removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - 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.