How many health inspections has TIJUANA FLATS had?

TIJUANA FLATS has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has TIJUANA FLATS ever been shut down?

No, TIJUANA FLATS has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at TIJUANA FLATS?

The most frequently cited violations at TIJUANA FLATS are: Food contact surfaces, Time as control, Approved food source.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

TIJUANA FLATS

8350 HOSPITAL DR STE 102, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: ESTERO FLATS LLC · License: SEA4606144

TIJUANA FLATS in Bonita Springs, FL has 21 inspections on record with 48 total violations (2.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

48Violations

0Closures

Data current as of November 18, 2024

Inspection History (21)

Nov 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Jul 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V27 Correct procedures

Aug 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Aug 24, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Feb 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Oct 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jun 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Jan 15, 2019 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Oct 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 8, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Mar 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 1, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 30, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

How Does This Facility Compare?

TIJUANA FLATS has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lee County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.72.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TIJUANA FLATS had?: TIJUANA FLATS has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has TIJUANA FLATS ever been shut down?: No, TIJUANA FLATS has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at TIJUANA FLATS?: The most frequently cited violations at TIJUANA FLATS are: Food contact surfaces, Time as control, Approved food source.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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