Tijuana Flats in Champions Gate

Last inspected:

8274 Champions Gate Blvd, Champions Gate, FL 33896

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

Overview

Tijuana Flats in Champions Gate has been inspected 23 times with 159 total violations, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. Fire safety violations involving blocked exits and evacuation paths were documented three times between December 2022 and September 2024, most recently when the back exit door was blocked by a card. High-priority violations have been persistent across multiple inspection cycles, including recurring employee health policy violations (cited in at least 5 inspections), hand washing failures (6+ inspections), food contact surface contamination (8+ inspections), and improper chemical storage (6+ inspections). Shell stock and parasite destruction requirements were cited multiple times, suggesting ongoing issues with seafood handling and meat preparation protocols. The most recent inspection on April 2, 2026 found 6 violations including high-priority parasite destruction and food contact surface violations, with the inspection completed and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
159Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Tijuana Flats in Champions Gate: Comparison to Osceola County Averages

This Facility 6.9 violations / inspection 6.9 violations per inspection
Osceola County Avg 5.57 violations / inspection 5.57 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Osceola County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Tijuana Flats in Champions Gate: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door blocked by cardboard boxes. Employee removed boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked by fryer filter, trash. **Corrected On-Site**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door in kitchen blocked with trash cans Operator moved trash cans **Corrected On-Site**

Tijuana Flats in Champions Gate: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections23 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Tijuana Flats in Champions Gate: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tijuana Flats in Champions Gate last inspected?
Tijuana Flats in Champions Gate was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Tijuana Flats in Champions Gate?
The most frequently cited violations at Tijuana Flats in Champions Gate are: Proper ventilation, Toilet facilities, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Tijuana Flats in Champions Gate had?
Tijuana Flats in Champions Gate has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Tijuana Flats in Champions Gate find?
Tijuana Flats in Champions Gate was most recently inspected on April 2, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Tijuana Flats in Champions Gate ever been shut down?
No, Tijuana Flats in Champions Gate has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
Has Tijuana Flats in Champions Gate had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Tijuana Flats in Champions Gate has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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