Tijuana Flats
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
64
Score
Tijuana Flats has been inspected 13 times since 2022. Tijuana Flats was last inspected on Jan 22, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Ocoee facility scores 76, putting Tijuana Flats on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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**
08A-05-6
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**
01B-02-5
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**
36-36-4
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**
29-18-4
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**
29-49-6
64
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
08A-05-6
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**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. By ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
31A-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. By walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
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**
29-49-6
58
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Medium green cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice. Sink on cook line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
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.
10-06-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
61
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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**
16-37-1
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**
53B-14-5
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**
36-34-5
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**
29-18-4
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**
14-11-5
70
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
53B-14-5
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**
31A-04-4
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**
16-37-1
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**
36-34-5
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**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
64
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
22-02-4
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**
22-20-5
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**
50-09-4
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**
29-18-4
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**
08B-38-4
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**
10-17-4
70
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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);
01B-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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Staff cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Added cover mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tortillas chips, manager picked up. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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**
10-17-4
52
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm . Operator replaced solution. Retested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk in cooler entrance
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of drinks under prep table Back pack under prep table on other side of cook line next to rice Jacket on shelf above prep table in kitchen next to single service gloves **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep cook wearing watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 spatulas and 1 pizza cutter Between make table and counter **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 129F advised operator to heat up **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Tomatoe box reused for ready to eat Tomatoes after being washed and cut **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored protected from contamination. Cups and lids at front counter
25-06-4
50
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on shelf with bottled drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on table with sheet tray covers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on beer case **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee long braids
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean plans on storage rack **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Light grease on floor under fryers
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Pizza cutter and spatula stored in between make table **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill light food debris
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tijuana Flats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Flats on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Flats?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Flats.
How does Tijuana Flats compare to other restaurants in Ocoee?
Tijuana Flats most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocoee average of 76.
Has Tijuana Flats' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tijuana Flats have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tijuana Flats 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tijuana Flats is inspected around four times per year on average.
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