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TIJUANA FLATS

8274 CHAMPIONS GATE BLVD · CHAMPIONS GATE · Osceola County · FL 33896

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 13, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3753574
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13792076
DBPR license5911541

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#14High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -500ppm

#15High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – 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

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#16High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – 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 **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#17Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – 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

#18Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -men's restroom

#19Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 13

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -trays on cook line

#2Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. -floor drain at kitchen entrance

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – 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

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -throughout

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cooking equipment

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -storage shelf above flat top soiled with grease

#8Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.

#10Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door does not fully self close

#11Basic35B-04-4

Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. -gaps along right side of door

#12Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -keg cooler at front counter

#13Basic16-05-4

Basic – Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. -wash solution

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 2:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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