TIJUANA FLATS
TIJUANA FLATS maintains a 2.1/5 food safety rating based on 11 health department inspections in OCOEE. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 11 reports on file
13256 Biscayne Boulevard
Florida, 33181
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/22/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13613284
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 3 basic
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. By walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler reach in by front service counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over black beans in walk in cooler. Operator placed shrimp below beans. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Guacamole with tomatoes, shredded cheese, lettuce salsa, pico 48-50 in reach in cooler overnight per operator by cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
1/15/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13612444
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
- 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. By walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler reach in by front service counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over black beans in walk in cooler. Operator placed shrimp below beans. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Guacamole with tomatoes, shredded cheese, lettuce salsa, pico 48-50 in reach in cooler overnight per operator by cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
- 31A-12-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. By ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
1/14/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 10981640
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 4 int, 5 basic
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler. Warning
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. By walk in cooler. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar stored on the floor by cooks line. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers at entrance to back of the house by rice warmer. Operator inverted all plates. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler reach in by front service counter. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over black beans in walk in cooler. Operator placed shrimp below beans. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Guacamole with tomatoes, shredded cheese, lettuce salsa, pico 48-50 in reach in cooler overnight per operator by cooks line. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole with tomatoes, shredded cheese, lettuce salsa, pico 48-50 in reach in cooler overnight per operator by cooks line. Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - 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/ Warning
- 31A-12-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. By ice machine. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
7/1/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10931223
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int, 8 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink. Manager replaced Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bin of tortilla chips. Manager picked it up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in the cheese. Manager picked it up. Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Hood Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Over ice machine
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand sink on cook line.
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm Manager changed water. 400ppm Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom . Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site
1/24/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8841674
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 3 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area Repeat Violation
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in shredded cheese.
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); pico (48F - Cold Holding);. Manager discarded. Less than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Medium green cutting board.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice. Sink on cook line.
8/16/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8849448
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 3 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.mop sink. Manager covered. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Rick - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
8/5/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8841284
Follow-up Inspection Required3 int, 3 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.mop sink. Manager covered. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Next to ice machine. No water to it. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Manager requested an additional week. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Rick - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
7/26/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8754860
Follow-up Inspection Required3 int, 3 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over ice machine
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.mop sink. Manager covered. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in cooler.
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Next to ice machine. No water to it. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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. Rick
1/29/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8596470
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 5 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Staff cleaned Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Added cover mop sink Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Tortillas chips, manager picked up. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula and cutter between make table and press. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
1/23/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8471807
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 1 int, 5 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Staff cleaned Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed Corrected On-Site
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Added cover mop sink Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Tortillas chips, manager picked up. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula and cutter between make table and press. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Guacamole with tomatoes. guacamole with tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding);
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. guacamole with tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); in unit over night. cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) .less than 4 hours in the make table. Table 45-50F on two different thermometers. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
8/14/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8366650
Met Inspection Standards8 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Manager turned over Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager verified ownership.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees beverage in reach in freezer. Manager put in a pan and labeled employees lunch. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers in storage at dish area. Manager turned on the side to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handles in shredded cheese and cut lettuce on service line. Employees stood up scoops. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum pans on storage shelf. Manager turned over. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation