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TIJUANA FLATS

TIJUANA FLATS maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in SANFORD. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

5030 State Road 46
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Seminole County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/30/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13466206

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 9 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over cookline
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on dish drying rack, operator separated Corrected On-Site
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -onion container corner broken
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of flat-top grill have a light accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler door handle -black plastic behind soda dispenser nozzles of left side soda dispenser at front counter
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -men's bathroom faucet is loose
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -blower stored on green rack above open case of hinged portion cups
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic forks in order assembly area
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -operator put on gloves to portion cooked beef without first washing her hands
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - 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/ -Ada
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in dishwashing area has large pans stored on it, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/

9/19/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13465933

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap that opens to the outside. -rear kitchen door -exit door across from women's bathroom has a gap at the side Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken floor tile in dishwashing area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: -operator states repairs have been requested **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above triple sink have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**

7/18/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10903844

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap that opens to the outside. -rear kitchen door -exit door across from women's bathroom has a gap at the side Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath disk rack has an accumulation of grease and food debris Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken floor tile in dishwashing area Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish rack has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above triple sink have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance Warning
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -tested 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer, retested 200ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese 49F and shredded lettuce 46F, per employee less than 2 hours stored in top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in dishwashing area has large pans stored on it, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

1/17/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8725175

Met Inspection Standards

5 int, 13 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -stainless steel bowl in shredded cheese blend, employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -exterior of hood has an accumulation of dust, ceiling vent stained
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -side door across from women's bathroom Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of ice machine, employee squeegeed Corrected On-Site
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -lid on full size pan of tortillas chips broken
  • 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 handle in contact with shredded cheese, employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in front service area, provided handwashing signs and operator posted -handwash sink next to steamer, provided handwashing signs and operator posted Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler curtain soiled -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -area behind soda nozzles on left side soda dispenser Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -triple sink leaking while in operation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on top of ice machine, operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - 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/ -Jordan
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ Repeat Violation
  • 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. -Alexis, Keandre, and Ethan, provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. -Alexis and Ethan

10/3/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8848299

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Admin Complaint

8/2/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8845909

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee snack placed in front counter low boy unit, with food for customers. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door bathroom hallway, has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in kitchen cold holding unit. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers soiled with food debris. Warning
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Operator removed rag that was in , three compartment sink , floor drain, that was causing water not to drain. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale Report. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line make table shredded cheese (66F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (67F - Cold Holding)/ placed overnight. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher placed in hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ 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

3/7/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8549535

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 7 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in kitchen near chips area
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -door across from restrooms Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Metal storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -storage shelf next to walk in cooler -storage shelf in walk in cooler -small wares storage rack in dish room
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handsink in kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine soiled
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above 3 compartment sink in dish room Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -guacamole with tomato 48F. In reach in cooler less than 2 hours per operator. Removed to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

11/8/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8346695

Met Inspection Standards

8 basic

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -door by restrooms Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -in corners of front counter
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided copy to operator via email Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -sink in kitchen
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine soiled -hand sinks soiled throughout kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dishwashing area Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.