TIJUANA FLATS

Name: TIJUANA FLATS
Address: 13009 US HWY 301, RIVERVIEW, FL, 33578, US
Rating: 54.7

13009 US HWY 301, RIVERVIEW, FL 33578

License #3917950

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

54.7 Grade F / 100

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January 30, 2026 · 13 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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TIJUANA FLATS in RIVERVIEW currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 54.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 82 total violations — 6 critical, 23 major, 53 minor.

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The latest inspection on January 30, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: no critical rows, 6 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in sugar, manager removed at time of inspection.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted, manager inverted at time of inspection.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on steam table.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag hanging next to tortillas. Manager removed at time of inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Container of chips on floor.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[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/ manager John Ruszkowski
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on steam table.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee bag blocking hand wash sink on cook line. Removed at time of inspection.
[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/ observed 4 employees working with no certified food manager on site.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink, manager replaced at time of inspection.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. Manager labeled at time of inspection.
[46-01-4] Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door blocked with trash can.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee head phones on cutting board, manager removed at time of inspection. Employee hats on soda boxes.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin next to register.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Container lids not inverted in dry storage. Manager inverted at time of inspection.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 45 F in walk in cooler, manager closed walk in cooler door.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink across from 3 compartment sink, manager removed at time of inspection.
[53A-02-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager Jovanne R.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced at time of inspection.
[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. Manager provided one food handler certification at time of inspection.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and changer above prep table.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters are removed to be cleaned.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled above prep table, operator labeled at time of inspection.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee pick up plate off the floor and began making a burrito without changing gloves and washing hands.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. 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 Matthew Gautier expired 12/6/2023.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glove in handwash sink on cook line. Employee removed at time of inspection.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled next to steam table.