Tijuana Flats Burrito Co
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Tijuana Flats Burrito Co has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling tile missing”, which has been cited seven times.
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co's latest score of 58 falls below the Leesburg average of 76. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Salsa 46f, Corn salsa 45f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Cleaner stored on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -Filters over ice machine.
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -At front counter. -Over walk in cooler entrance.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -At kitchen entrance.
36-34-5
Basic - Light not functioning. -Under hood system.
36-62-4
58
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At front hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -By three compartment sink. Manager turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over walk in cooler entrance.
36-36-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -Mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -No handle on walk in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. -Near kitchen entrance.
36-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Ice scoop holder soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
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. -Grease strainer stored near rice cooker.
42-03-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.
02D-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in beer keg cooler.
22-16-4
55
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -Manager Wallace.
53A-01-7
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over walk in cooler entrance. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -At kitchen entrance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Grease strainer.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored next to forks.
21-44-1
70
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Under three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
82
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk in cooler fan covers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Under three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
67
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket torn. **Warning**
14-10-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk in cooler fan covers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Under three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
64
Apr 16, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -By three compartment sink.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Whisk in front handsink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over front counter. -Over walk in cooler entrance.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket torn.
14-10-4
67
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 119f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. Manager turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher stored in handsink by three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple spray bottle under three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filters above ice machine.
29-28-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Lowboy cooler gaskets torn.
14-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour by ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple spray bottle.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front handsink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At kitchen entrance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-10-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In walk in cooler.
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
61
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front handsink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Lowboy cooler gasket torn.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Across from ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Rear handsink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Rear handsink.
29-11-4
67
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tijuana Flats Burrito Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co.
How does Tijuana Flats Burrito Co compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Leesburg average of 76.
Has Tijuana Flats Burrito Co's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Tijuana Flats Burrito Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tijuana Flats Burrito Co is inspected around three times per year on average.
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