Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

TIJUANA FLATS

41 SETTLEMENT DR STE 501 · PONTE VEDRA · St. Johns County · FL 32081

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3656973
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13493175
DBPR license6502245

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#6High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled trays then continued to handle single use items and make drinks for customer without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored over clean fryer baskets on rack by triple sink, bottle moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles of soda machines and nozzles of hot sauce dispensers have a build up of mold like substance and food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station on cook line. At hand wash station by triple sink.

#10Intermediate53B-01-5

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. Manager unable to find any certificates for any employees. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored on soiled surface. Metal pan with taco shells stored over soiled trash can on cook line, pan moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager on cook line at beginning of inspection. 1 employee scoping salsa at wait station reach in cooler.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda machines under front counter have a build up of soda syrup and debris.

#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of raw chicken in walk in cooler.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets at hot sauce bar have a build up of food debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:00 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.