TIJUANA FLATS
41 SETTLEMENT DR STE 501 · PONTE VEDRA · St. Johns County · FL 32081
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-29-4High 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**
41-10-4High 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**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – 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**
31B-02-4Intermediate – 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.
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 5
24-06-4Basic – 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**
13-03-4Basic – 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.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda machines under front counter have a build up of soda syrup and debris.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of raw chicken in walk in cooler.
23-03-4Basic – 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
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.