Tijuana Flats
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Tijuana Flats stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among Melbourne restaurants, the typical score is 84; Tijuana Flats is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has a gap on the right side of the door when the door is close
35B-01-4
95
Jan 6, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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/ Manager on duty taking the CFM test this month in January
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled with black like substance
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make station flip top reach in cooler door gasket is torn
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make station flip top
29-49-6
78
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser next to walk in cooler had dead batteries. Operator remove the replace dead batteries with new ones for paper towels dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
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. 3/4/2022- 3/4/2025
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line had a steel wool stored in sink. Operator remove the steel wool from sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
74
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - App station flip top cutting board is soiled between cutting grooves
22-02-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 2 crack containers store on dry rack container. Manager discarded the 2 crack containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelving is a little soiled with food debris
14-17-4
82
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 30 flies in that back of the house touching clean dishes . But not touching TCS foods Observed Also approximately 10 flies at the hot sauce bar landing on sauce pumps **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cookline are soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 5-6 fly sticky traps throughout the back establishment that is full of dead flies . Operator discarded all of them. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen is dusty. Operator went up and clean all the vents that are dusty **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single use to go treys not inverted. Operator **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
58
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Beverage/ice dispensing lever or filling device on equipment used by employees to refill customer drinks allows contamination of the lip-contact surface during normal use. Observed front counter beverage dispenser black splash is a little soiled **Corrected On-Site**
14-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen area are dusty
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with clear liquid ( water) not labeled. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed 2 Hand Wash Sinks in kitchen area not having hand Wash signs or procedure. One closer to walk in cooler and other one next to fryer.
31B-04-4
78
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
90
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary sanitizer from dispenser is below minimum requirements. Tested at 0-50ppm from dispenser. Operator contacted vendor for repairs. Operator is manually mixing and testing individual sanitizer buckets and triple sink as needed **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink to right of cook line has dishes and utensils in well. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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/ Manager on duty is unable to provide proof of certificate. Second manager showed up during inspection and was able to furnish a certificate **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in mens restroom. Provided operator with signage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Single service lids for self service are have food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chips stored in container over make line are not covered. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging in food preparation is not wearing a hair restraint. Employee put on a hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of oven door. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 83°F on shelf over flat top. Operator placed container on flat top to raise temp. Second temp 173°F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tijuana Flats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats.
How does Tijuana Flats compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Tijuana Flats most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Tijuana Flats' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tijuana Flats have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tijuana Flats means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tijuana Flats inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tijuana Flats is inspected around three times per year on average.
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