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TIJUANA FLATS

TIJUANA FLATS maintains a 2.1/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in OVIEDO. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Pauline Street
Florida, 32765
Seminole County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928316

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Door And around where ice drops
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler app station Operator put in separate container and labeled Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to extra make table in kitchen separating
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Pan with diced tomatoes in make table kitchen broken Operator replacedRepeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. One in kitchen by clean dish rack
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. By 3 compartment sink
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink front counter soiled Several gaskets throughout
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked rice (81F - Cooling); cooked over 6 hours prior
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked rice (81F - Cooling); cooked 6 hours ago
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, vacuum breaker on one side. Operator removed splitter Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked rice (81F - Cooling); Saran wrapped in walk in cooler before cooling parameters were met. Emailed cooling parameters to operator. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates from 2-7-23. Operator indicated more have been hired.

Inspection Date: 3/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10767150

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -RIC handles soiled with accumulation of food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear exit door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -multiple stored and in use containers cracked and broken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -bins used for chips soiled with accumulation of grease -racks holding chip bins soiled with accumulation of grease -exterior of all kitchen equipment, including fryers, RIC etc. soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -WIC blower unit attached to ceiling fan covers accumulation of dust Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8725744

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -RIC handles soiled with accumulation of food debris Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear exit door Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -exterior of WIC, when facing WIC from doorway in kitchen Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -kitchen floor soiled with accumulation of food debris Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -multiple stored and in use containers cracked and broken Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -bins used for chips soiled with accumulation of grease -racks holding chip bins soiled with accumulation of grease -exterior of all kitchen equipment, including fryers, RIC etc. soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris Warning
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -WIC blower unit attached to ceiling fan covers accumulation of dust Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooling raw chicken covered and stacked Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Ashley -Vance 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. -provided operator employee reporting agreement form Warning

Inspection Date: 8/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8856577

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee ice cream in reach in freezer -Drink cups above food packing area
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Any RIC
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Salsa 45F, in cooler overnight Operator discarded
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Salsa 45F, in cooler overnight Operator discarded

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8475978

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - small reach in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 21-16-4:Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. - clean aprons on shelf below chemical cleaners
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - drinks and food stored together with dressings in small reach in cooler. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. - cook line low boy display thermometer not working. No secondary thermometer present.

Inspection Date: 8/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347308

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - B Line cooler
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents over mop sink Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - side of B Line Cooler - hood vents
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. - bagged beverage stored in ice bin.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - bagged beverage stored in ice bin. Stop sale on ice.
  • 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - beans (138f-150fF - Reheating). Manager put back into oven **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooler below flat top grill. Display blinking.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - cooler below flat top Repeat Violation