Tijuana Flats Burrito Company

2560 Hwy 50 #101, Clermont, FL 34711 · Permanent Food Service · License 4508342

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 56 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 29, 2026 (9 days ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.High priority · fixed on the spot · 32 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 14 routine inspection
4 high priority (2 fixed by the Oct 29 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 7 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 4 repeats), 22 basic (4 repeats); intermediate violations cost 18 at most; basic violations cost 12 at most
-42
Extension granted on Oct 22, since fixed
Reduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-2
Safety score56

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Oct142026

Routine inspection

33 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitOct 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
11 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 2 Intermediate
- 9 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
  More time given
Basic9
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
  Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Progress made filters dusty on ice machine
  More time givenFixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at mop sink and from triple sink faucet
  Water is still leaking
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall under soap dispenser on back line
  More time given
  Walls are heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the kitchen
  Progress made
  More time givenFixed on the spot
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Over app station
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitOct 22, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
16 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 12 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  Breaker is at wrong location on splitter
  More time givenFixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  walk in cooler shelves shelves beside cook line have heavy residue buildup
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  Per operator m filters are on order
  More time givenFixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
  More time given
Basic12
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Container is not labeled
  More time given
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
  Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Some progress made exterior sides of fryers interior of fryer cabinets speed racks on cook line and walk in cooler filters dusty on ice machine exterior of rice container in back kitchen is heavily soiled top of chip dispenser at front area
  More time givenFixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at mop sink and from triple sink faucet
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall under soap dispenser on back line
  More time given
  Walls are heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the kitchen
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
  Floors and floor drains are heavily soiled/have accumulation of debris under triple sink and kitchen
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
33 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 7 Intermediate
- 22 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
  -refried beans (112°F - Hot Holding), less than four hours per operator, moved to flat top grill for rapid reheat, at recheck 124°F
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  -employee was handling papers and cell phone then put gloves on to food prep on cook line, educated employee, they washed hands
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  -cans of paint stored over box of root beer and clean wiping cloths
Intermediate7
- Code 11, Employee health: 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.
  -Michael and Zynia
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  -quaternary ammonia
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  -walk in cooler shelves -flat top grill is heavily soiled -shelves beside cook line have heavy residue buildup -fryer baskets are heavily soiled -interior of fryers are heavily soiled
  Repeat violation
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  -by ice machine
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  -pan stored in hand sink beside cook line, operator removed
  Fixed on the spot
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on front line
  Repeat violation
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Michael and Zynia
  Repeat violation
Basic22
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  -container of sugar beside ice machine
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
  -observed employee removing romaine hearts from the box then immediately cutting without washing. Box does not state prewashed.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  -above prep table on back line, operator moved to bottom shelf away from food.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  -employee prepping chips, making drink and running food wasn't wearing a hair restraint. Employee pulled hair back.
  Fixed on the spot
  Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  -employee in kitchen prepping food on cook line and back line
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  -plastic container on dish storage rack is cracked -reach in cooler on cook line is not functioning -gaskets on walk in cooler are torn
  Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  -triple sink, operator drained and ran clean solution
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  -cook line and app station
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  -top back and exterior sides of fryers -interior of fryer cabinets -speed racks on cook line and walk in cooler -exterior of ice machine -filters dusty on ice machine -filters on hood suppression system are heavily soiled -shelves under prep tables on back line -exterior of rice container in back kitchen is heavily soiled -pans under prep table on back line -top of chip dispenser at front area
  Repeat violation
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at mop sink and from triple sink faucet
  Repeat violation
  Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at app station
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom facility not clean.
  Covered waste receptacle not provided in bathroom for men and women
  Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly in women's room
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  -front door
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall under soap dispenser on back line
  Walls are heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the kitchen
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  -throughout the kitchen
  Floors and floor drains are heavily soiled/have accumulation of debris under triple sink and kitchen
  Repeat violation
- Code 38, Lighting: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  -inspector had to use flashlight to identify items in walk in cooler
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.