TIJUANA FLATS

Name: TIJUANA FLATS
Address: 7750 PALM PKY STE 110, ORLANDO, FL, 32836, US
Rating: 52.9

7750 PALM PKY STE 110, ORLANDO, FL 32836

License #5815605

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

52.9 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

September 30, 2026 · 3 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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TIJUANA FLATS in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 52.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 77 total violations — 11 critical, 21 major, 45 minor.

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March 27, 2026

The latest inspection on September 30, 2026 shows 3 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 1 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed white pvc pipe leaking underneath the hand wash sink.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled sanitizer bottle stored on the shelve near hand wash sink located in the back prep kitchen.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 4/1/2026 displayed in the restaurant located in the front service area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy available for last inspection
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler has old food debris spilled on the shelves and bottom of cooler on the prep line.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Checked sanitizer bucket no chemical sanitizer provided 0ppm quat ammonia.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee leave the kitchen go into the dining room wearing gloves, return to kitchen with same gloves did not wash hands, or change gloves recommend any time leave work station must wash hands. Training is recommend for staff.
[22-43-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Checked three compartment sink no final rinse sanitizer 0 ppm quat ammonia employee checked twice sanitizer not dispensing, must notify technician for dish machine company immediately.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of shredded cheese 45°f stored inside reach in cooler per employee less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat ammonia test strips for checking sanitizer for 3 compartment sink and sanitizer buckets.
[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. Observed Daniel Acuna working on the prep line has no proof of employee food handlers training.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathrooms.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled throughout the establishment. Hood filters are soiled under the hood suppression system. Side of grill has a residue build up.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of front door.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler freezer have accumulation of soil residues.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids at front line.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed tomatillo stored over cream cheese wrap in walk in cooler.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm ,afterwards 200 ppm.
[22-43-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.0 ppm .Afterwards,200 ppm.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw chicken is not separated from ground beef in walk in cooler.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker is not at correct location at hose bibb.Mop sink.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.All cutting boards are soiled. Ice scoop holder is soiled by ice machine. Grill press is soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Brush is inside handwash sink.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.Quaternary ammonia.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operating discarded.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions.