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
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2026. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Verified ownership with manager.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, chicken (58F – Cold Holding). Operator stated chicken cooked yesterday, rackmout in prep for approximately 1 hour then returned to walk-in cooler.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At front counter, diffusers on multiple soda nozzles have black stains. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At arrival for inspection, 6 food handlers present, no Certified Food Manager onsite.
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At wait station ice machine, interior of door and frame have black mold-like substance. Also, at wait station chip warmer, interior of door frame has build up of food residue.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. At dish area back door, door closer disconnected.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area, container identified as chili seasoning not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:53 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.