Eustis, Lake County

TIJUANA FLATS

17375 US HWY 441, Eustis, FL 32757

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Jul 10, 2025
City
Eustis
County
Lake
Status
Delinquent
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23862876

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Whiter cutting boards in the kitchen soiled. Fryer baskets soiled. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23862880

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent to the left of steam table Ceiling tiles in ware washing area soiled.

36-73-4

Detail 23862878

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at the end of cook line soiled. Floor under three compartment sinksoiled

23-03-4

Detail 23862877

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard soiled

29-49-6

Detail 23862879

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler At prep area

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 23526441

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on line

14-09-4

Detail 23526438

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - green cutting board

13-07-4

Detail 23526436

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 23526440

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - prep person

14-10-4

Detail 23526435

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. - black serving trays

36-62-4

Detail 23526439

Basic - Light not functioning. -1 light in hood system

12B-13-4

Detail 23526442

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - bottle drink stored in app station cold holding unit. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23526437

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 15Total: 20

35A-02-6

Detail 23022126

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 2 fly insects in prep area. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23022112

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on line - fry baskets - chip hot holding unit - tomato dicer

31B-03-4

Detail 23022111

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to ice machine Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 23022109

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. - wrong expiration date. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23022120

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of purple liquid hanging on rack next to mop sink.

22-20-5

Detail 23022127

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site

28-02-4

Detail 23022128

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Walk in cooler draining on the floor in prep area. Pipe disconnected.

29-18-4

Detail 23022116

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -Mop sink

13-07-4

Detail 23022113

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

24-08-4

Detail 23022118

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

16-16-4

Detail 23022124

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.

16-13-5

Detail 23022117

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.

14-11-5

Detail 23022122

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -plastic 3rd pans, lid, - walk in gasket - black serving trays

36-22-4

Detail 23022123

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in prep, cooks line. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 23022115

Basic - In-use ice buckets stored on soiled surface between uses on ice machine.

23-03-4

Detail 23022114

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - floor drain in dish area. -walk in gasket -Hood filter

16-46-4

Detail 23022125

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 23022119

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - water will not turn off at mop sink

08B-17-4

Detail 23022121

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed romaine over sour cream Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23022110

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 22571896

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 flying insects at mop sink.

22-02-4

Detail 22571897

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - green cutting board in prep area.

31A-09-4

Detail 22571892

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - Hand sink at front counter block with trash can. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22571895

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored on chip preparation table. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22571890

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - Broken handle on steamer.

10-20-4

Detail 22571893

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22571894

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - containers on drying rack. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22571898

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

02D-01-5

Detail 22571891

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar Corrected On-Site

Jul 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

41-10-4

Detail 22128473

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning products stored above food in prep area. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22128472

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

02C-03-5

Detail 22128479

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Bulk chickens nuggets opened prior day. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22128477

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand sink blocked with trash can. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22128480

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand sink used as dump sink.

53B-10-4

Detail 22128483

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Expiration date no completed.

50-09-4

Detail 22128475

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-07-4

Detail 22128478

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook with watch and bracelet. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22128474

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee serving food.

14-13-4

Detail 22128482

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cutting board stored in above 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22128476

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22128481

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21717246

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauté onions and peppers Prepared portioned bagged of chicken Operator place items in reach in freezer for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 21717244

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31A-11-4

Detail 21717245

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dump in hand sink on cooks line.

11-26-1

Detail 21717247

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

05-06-4

Detail 21717241

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.

23-24-4

Detail 21717240

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All cooling units in kitchen area.

05-09-4

Detail 21717243

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooling unit on cooks line.

31B-04-4

Detail 21717242

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to ice machine. Hand sink in prep area. Corrected On-Site

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

29-42-4

Detail 21343957

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 21343959

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -flat top grill has accumulation of food debris

31B-02-4

Detail 21343956

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in prep area

41-17-4

Detail 21343964

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue solution spray bottle on lower shelf of prep table at entrance to kitchen

40-06-5

Detail 21343960

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee keys, cell phone, beverage on shelf above prep table

36-73-4

Detail 21343961

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath ice bins on front counter

10-20-4

Detail 21343962

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

31B-04-4

Detail 21343965

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink next to ice machine -handwash sink in prep area

23-03-4

Detail 21343958

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -tops of fryers significantly soiled with grease -walk in cooler fan covers souled

29-08-4

Detail 21343966

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -faucet attached to handwash sink next to fyer is loose

02D-01-5

Detail 21343963

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container lacking label

Nov 16, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 20663645

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. By wait station cooler. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20663642

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 48f, Cut tomato 50f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.

03B-01-6

Detail 20663648

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans 123f, Refried beans 119f. Manager turned up heat. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20663641

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Floor cleaner over onions. Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 20663646

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 20663643

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20663649

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on prep table. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20663644

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat grill.

08B-12-5

Detail 20663647

Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar. Corrected On-Site

Nov 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 20558685

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Time Extended

Aug 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 20398409

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 48, Pico 49f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20398402

Intermediate - 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.

50-09-4

Detail 20398408

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20398405

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over boxes of tortilla chips on make line. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-19-4

Detail 20398404

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20398406

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink by ice machine. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20398403

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Floor drain by ice machine. -Fan cover in walk in cooler. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20398407

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning