Tijuana Flats in Mount Dora

Last inspected:

17375 Us Hwy 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757

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

Overview

Tijuana Flats in Mount Dora operates a 120-seat permanent food service establishment with a concerning violation record. Across 22 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 137 violations, averaging 6.2 per inspection—nearly 20% higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 5 inspections, handwashing and proper hand/arm washing violations appearing in at least 4 inspections, and chemical storage violations documented in at least 6 inspections. Proper cooking temperature violations were cited in at least 4 inspections, and consumer advisory violations appeared repeatedly across the record. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A fire safety violation was documented on January 28, 2019, when a portable fire extinguisher was found missing from its designated location. The most recent inspection on July 10, 2025 resulted in 8 violations (1 intermediate, 4 basic) with Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
147Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Tijuana Flats in Mount Dora: Comparison to Lake County Averages

This Facility 6.4 violations / inspection 6.4 violations per inspection
Lake County Avg 6.29 violations / inspection 6.29 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Lake County Avg 0.08 closures / facility 0.08 county average

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

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher.

Tijuana Flats in Mount Dora: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

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

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Tijuana Flats in Mount Dora: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tijuana Flats in Mount Dora last inspected?
Tijuana Flats in Mount Dora was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Tijuana Flats in Mount Dora?
The most frequently cited violations at Tijuana Flats in Mount Dora are: Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Tijuana Flats in Mount Dora had?
Tijuana Flats in Mount Dora has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Tijuana Flats in Mount Dora find?
Tijuana Flats in Mount Dora was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 10 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Tijuana Flats in Mount Dora ever been shut down?
No, Tijuana Flats in Mount Dora has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Tijuana Flats in Mount Dora had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Tijuana Flats in Mount Dora has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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