Tijuana Flats in Brooksville

Last inspected:

12320 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613

Part of: Tijuana Flats Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Tijuana Flats in Brooksville has accumulated 119 violations across 27 inspections since 2017, averaging 4.4 per visit. The facility has not been shut down for health emergencies. Fire safety inspectors documented one violation in 2021 for a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone by the back door. The restaurant received one disciplinary action resulting in a $200 fine. The most frequently cited violations involve clean multi-use utensils, consumer advisories, and outer openings protection.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

28Inspections
122Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Tijuana Flats in Brooksville: Comparison to Hernando County Averages

This Facility 4.4 violations / inspection 4.4 violations per inspection
Hernando County Avg 4.01 violations / inspection 4.01 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hernando County Avg 0.3 closures / facility 0.3 county average

Tijuana Flats in Brooksville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Tijuana Flats in Brooksville
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2024053547 $200.00 Jul 10, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Tijuana Flats in Brooksville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back door, undercharge

Tijuana Flats in Brooksville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections33 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 5 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Tijuana Flats in Brooksville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tijuana Flats in Brooksville last inspected?
Tijuana Flats in Brooksville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 17, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Tijuana Flats in Brooksville?
The most frequently cited violations at Tijuana Flats in Brooksville are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Tijuana Flats in Brooksville had?
Tijuana Flats in Brooksville has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Tijuana Flats in Brooksville find?
Tijuana Flats in Brooksville was most recently inspected on July 17, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Tijuana Flats in Brooksville ever been shut down?
No, Tijuana Flats in Brooksville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
Has Tijuana Flats in Brooksville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Tijuana Flats in Brooksville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Tijuana Flats in Brooksville faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Tijuana Flats in Brooksville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Tijuana Flats in Brooksville been fined?
Tijuana Flats in Brooksville has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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