TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO

Name: TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
Address: 1647 CR 220 #103, FLEMING ISLAND, FL, 32003, US
Rating: 36.1

1647 CR 220 #103, FLEMING ISLAND, FL 32003

License #2001271

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

36.1 Grade F / 100

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September 28, 2026 · 14 findings · 3 critical

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TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO in FLEMING ISLAND currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 36.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 67 total violations — 8 critical, 17 major, 42 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line area Queso (105F - Hot Holding). Operator removed and reheated to 187F.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line above grill and fryers, hood filters soiled with dust and grease build up.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of beer cooler behind front counter.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, 2 cases of unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat foods.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On front line under tea dispenser, bulk container of sugar with no label. Employee labeled container.
[35A-02-8] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 small flying insects next to mop bucket near mop sink in wash ware area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of bulk ice bin heavily soiled with black/green mold like substance, on the deflector plate, interior door and interior sides.
[36-51-4] Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Cooling unit in walk-in cooler, bottom pan has finish flaking.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observe in wash ware area next to mop sink under shelves, two dead roaches. Observed 1 dead roach on front line under bottle beer cooler next to cooler leg.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. On cook line in reach in cooler, scoop handle touching cheese. Operator removed scoop. On cook line next to rice warmers at dessert station, scoop handle touching cinnamon sugar. Operator removed scoop.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior door of beer cooler on front line, soiled with black/green mold like substance.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. In dumpster area observed cardboard boxes/debris surrounding both dumpsters. Observed grease on ground next to grease receptacle by recycle dumpster.
[14-17-4] Ware wash storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In ware wash area, clean utensils storage shelf for pans/ containers has rust pitting the surface.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line reach in cooler under grill, Chicken (45,45F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated door is constantly open.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook preparing chicken at flat grill wearing two bracelets.
[33-20-4] Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Excessive amount of grease build up in enclosure with oil receptacles.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle of chip drawer has build up.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in beer reach in cooler.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2025. Establishment renewed license during inspection.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing/incorrectly installed at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink with added splitter, vacuum breaker missing from one side of splitter.
[53A-04-6] 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. No proof of training for Robert M.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test strips available.
[53A-05-6] 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. No certified food manager on duty with five employees engaged in food service.
[53A-14-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge did not know how to test sanitizer water for proper strength. Inspector coached person in charge on proper testing of sanitizer water.
[46-01-4] Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door blocked by empty boxes.Manager removed all boxes from pathway.
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher at front counter in the recharge zone.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[33-29-4] Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease bin lid is open.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water at 115F on shelf above the flat grill. Also, ice scoop handle laying in the ice bin of left soda machine. Employee stored scoop properly.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf/rack above steam table has dust/debris.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Manager remade solution to 300ppm quaternary ammonium.
[53A-03-7] 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. Manager food handler certification for Jonathan Burton expired 12-19-2024. Manager states he is scheduled to take the training.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for quaternary ammonium sanitizer.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Per manager, no proof of employee reporting for Juan, start date 1/28/25. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paintbrush with raw wood handle used for chip bin. Employee discarded paintbrush.
[53B-13-5] 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. Proof of employee food handler training available for 4 out of 18 needing training. Also, all 4 proof of training have an expiration date of 4years from date of training.
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher under front counter is in the recharge zone.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top and deflector plate on ice machine has black mold-like substance.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly light is installed to left of back exit behind clean pan/insert storage rack. Fly light is directly over clean pans/inserts. Manager moved rack forward. Also, sticky trap from inside the fly light fell out and is stuck to multiple pans. Manager discarded trap and removed pans for cleaning.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underplating around soda nozzles on left soda machine and on margarita dispensers is soiled.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster has lids open.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water present in bottom of reach in cooler behind front counter. Manager states he has placed request for repair.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Taco shells on flat sheet pan on top of melter in kitchen with no covering. Operator covered with plastic wrap.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in top reach in cooler drawer under flat grill. Per manager, chicken has been in the unit overnight.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed chicken (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in top reach in cooler drawer under flat grill. Per manager, chicken has been in the unit overnight. Drawer does not appear to be closing properly/tightly.
[53B-13-5] 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. No proof of food handler training for Ian T employed for a few years, per manager. Also, training certificates for Craig Z and Robert M have incorrect expiration date of four years.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid on rack at mop sink. Manager identified as bleach and labeled.
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher under front counter is in the recharge zone.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly light at back prep area has accumulated of dead flying insects.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 6-1-2023.
[33-29-4] Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle in garbage enclosure has the lid open.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle for cheese laying in cheese. Operator moved to proper storage.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly light installed over back prep table and over shelving holding seasonings.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Right shared dumpster lid is open.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve on hand wash sink in kitchen not operable. Operator states work order has been placed for repair. Hot water tank above mop sink is leaking.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Pans of chips and taco shells on kitchen shelving without covering/lid. Operator added coverings.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen and sanitizer solution in the three compartment sink tested at 400+ppm quaternary ammonium. Operator remade solutions to 350ppm quaternary ammonium.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interiors of soda nozzles on both machines at front counter are soiled.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to locate test kit for sanitizer.
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple employee food handler training certificates have incorrect expiration date of four years from date of completion.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid on rack at mop sink.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen only reaching 69F.
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher at front register area showing in need of recharging.