Altamonte Springs, Seminole County

TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO

895 E ALTAMONTE DR SUITE 1020, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
5 Basic
Sep 18, 2025
City
Altamonte Springs
County
Seminole
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-32-5

Detail 24045464

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -evidence of ceiling leak above 1 of back prep tables. 1 ceiling tile removed, 1 ceiling tile shows mold-like substance. No food prep done on table until repairs completed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

32-12-6

Detail 24045460

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -no cover on trash can in unisex restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24045461

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers extremely soiled. -shelves in walk-in cooler have white mold-like build up. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 24045462

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -bottom shelves of prep tables. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 24045463

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -cook line hand wash sink. Work order submitted per operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

12A-17-4

Detail 24038621

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -employee who touched face with gloves asked to wash hands, did not do proper hand wash. Advised.

03A-02-5

Detail 24038626

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheese (44F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); corn (51F - Cold Holding) in cook line lift top cooler less than 4 hours. -taco meat (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Per manager, product at proper temperature at opening cooler check, walk-in cooler door open extended time during prep. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 24038623

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -evidence of ceiling leak above 1 of back prep tables. 1 ceiling tile removed, 1 ceiling tile shows mold-like substance. No food prep done on table until repairs completed.

32-12-6

Detail 24038628

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -no cover on trash can in unisex restroom.

14-38-4

Detail 24038622

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -some pans in cooler have cracked corners.

23-03-4

Detail 24038627

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers extremely soiled. -shelves in walk-in cooler have white mold-like build up.

14-33-4

Detail 24038625

Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -bottom shelves of prep tables.

29-11-4

Detail 24038624

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -cook line hand wash sink. Work order submitted per operator.

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03B-04-5

Detail 23665761

High Priority - Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. -queso on cook line 109 less than 4 hours. Water level low under product. Operator added water, will reheat.

31A-11-4

Detail 23665760

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -used to fill water pitcher.

31B-03-4

Detail 23665759

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -no soap at east end of cook line.

35A-06-4

Detail 23665756

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -approx 4 dead roaches on sticky trap next to back door. Operator removed trap. Corrective Action Taken

32-12-6

Detail 23665762

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -lid missing from trashcan in unisex restroom.

10-12-5

Detail 23665757

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -blue ice scoop holder soiled in bottom. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23665758

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall dusty around back door, alarm box, WiFi router, bulk CO2.

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 23223103

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 small flying insects on outside of cardboard boxes of single service items

03A-02-5

Detail 23223105

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pico, salsa, cut tomato, corn (46-48F - Cold Holding) in make table less than 4 hours. Operator added ice to product, will monitor cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23223102

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded chicken (116-124F - Hot Holding) in steam table less than 4 hours. Unit possibly unplugged. Operator reheated product, will monitor.

12B-07-4

Detail 23223104

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -on hand wash sink in prep area. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23223101

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -build up on some walk in cooler shelves.

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31B-06-4

Detail 22801290

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -soap dispenser off wall, recommend alternative until replaced. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Time Extended

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 22794155

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -1 expired, unable to locate any other. Proof of Certified Food Manager may be emailed to Leslie.martin@myfloridalicense.com. Warning

31B-06-4

Detail 22794156

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -soap dispenser off wall, recommend alternative until replaced.

Oct 5, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 22302201

Intermediate - 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 Nicholas expired.

13-07-4

Detail 22302200

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook wearing bracelet, removed. Corrected On-Site

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 21989497

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -missing from black garden hose at mop sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 21989494

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.

11-26-1

Detail 21989496

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. -provided blank Employee Reporting Form to operator via email.

41-17-4

Detail 21989499

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of blue liquid next to front hand wash sink.

22-20-5

Detail 21989498

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -slight build up on and above gray deflector panel in ice machine bin.

36-34-5

Detail 21989495

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent soiled above chip warmer.

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 21607685

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -gray plastic deflector in ice machine soiled.

10-12-5

Detail 21607686

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -bottom of ice scoop holder interior slightly soiled. Manager washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

May 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

03D-02-5

Detail 21063662

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Chicken breast made at 7:00 am with temperature of 58.F.

22-43-4

Detail 21063663

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three bay sink with 0 ppm.

01B-02-5

Detail 21063664

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Chicken breast cook at 7:00 am and kept at walk in cooler cooling with temp of 58F.

21-08-4

Detail 21063665

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation

Feb 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 20856054

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomatoes in cook line prep table 46°f less than 4 hours. Tomatoes in 2nd pan to drain.

01B-38-5

Detail 20856051

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Queso.

03D-06-5

Detail 20856056

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -large, deep, covered cambro of queso ambient cooling for 5 hours 51°f in center.

36-34-5

Detail 20856057

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent above server station chips soiled.

10-12-5

Detail 20856052

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -blue scoop holder soiled in bottom. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 20856053

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -cook line prep table.

25-06-4

Detail 20856058

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -cups stacked at front counter not protected.

21-08-4

Detail 20856055

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -cook line sanitizer buckets 0ppm. Container of quat sanitizer empty at dispenser.