Tijuana Flats

8274 Champions Gate Blvd, Champions Gate, FL 33896 · Permanent Food Service · License 5911541

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 70 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 14, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Oct 14 follow-up · 18 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 13 routine inspection
3 high priority (fixed by the Oct 14 follow-up), 3 intermediate, 13 basic; basic violations cost 12 at most
-30
Safety score70

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Oct132026

Routine inspection

19 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
19 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 13 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -500ppm
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  -1 flying insect at chip holder in kitchen -2 flying insects under 3 compartment sink in kitchen -5 flying insects flying around prep room -1 flying insect at front counter
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
  Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ -Change of ownership, no license application -NO warning, current open callback from previous AD HOC inspection
Intermediate3
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
  -men's restroom
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
  A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Stacey V
  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.
Basic13
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.
  -wash solution
  Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  -storage shelf above flat top soiled with grease
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  -trays on cook line
  Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.
  -floor drain at kitchen entrance
  Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  -keg cooler at front counter
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  -rear door does not fully self close
  Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  -gaps along right side of door
  Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  -throughout
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  -under cooking equipment
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  -employee items on prep tables
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

Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.