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Failing Health Score
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TIJUANA FLATS in SANFORD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 60.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 71 total violations — 6 critical, 15 major, 50 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on January 30, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 9 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over cookline
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on dish drying rack, operator separated
- [14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -onion container corner broken
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of flat-top grill have a light accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler door handle -black plastic behind soda dispenser nozzles of left side soda dispenser at front counter
- [29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. -mens bathroom faucet is loose
- [42-03-5] Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -blower stored on green rack above open case of hinged portion cups
- [25-02-4] Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic forks in order assembly area
- [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink
- [12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -operator put on gloves to portion cooked beef without first washing her hands
- [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/ -Ada
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in dishwashing area has large pans stored on it, operator removed
- [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/
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