Tijuana Flats
4100 13th St, St. Cloud, FL 34769 · Permanent Food Service · License 5911501
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 10 routine inspection1 high priority, 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 1 basic-9
- Administrative complaint on Jul 10Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score71
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 10, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Expired as of April 1st 2026 Observed facility open & operating, serving guests
Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Degreaser bottle on shelf across from back door Operator labeled
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
One stack on clean dish rack across from three compartment sink Operator separated dishes to air dry
Fixed on the spot
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
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.