Tijuana Flats in Riverview
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13009 Us Hwy 301, Riverview, FL 33578Part of: Tijuana Flats Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tijuana Flats in Riverview has accumulated 212 violations across 24 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection—nearly 70% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed, but shows a pattern of recurring high-priority violations including employee health policy violations (cited in at least 8 inspections), shell stock requirements violations (7+ inspections), toxic substance control violations (8+ inspections), food contact surface violations (6+ inspections), and proper handwashing violations (4+ inspections). The most recent inspection on January 30, 2026 was completed with no further action, though it documented a fire safety hazard: the back door was blocked with trash. A prior inspection on September 22, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation following 24 documented violations. The facility's violation rate and persistent non-compliance patterns across multiple food safety categories indicate systemic management issues in employee health protocols, allergen awareness, chemical storage, and shellfish handling.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tijuana Flats in Riverview: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Tijuana Flats in Riverview: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Tijuana Flats in Riverview: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections33 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Tijuana Flats in Riverview: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tijuana Flats in Riverview last inspected?
- Tijuana Flats in Riverview was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tijuana Flats in Riverview?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tijuana Flats in Riverview are: Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements, Wiping cloths usage.
- How many health inspections has Tijuana Flats in Riverview had?
- Tijuana Flats in Riverview has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tijuana Flats in Riverview find?
- Tijuana Flats in Riverview was most recently inspected on January 30, 2026 with 12 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tijuana Flats in Riverview ever been shut down?
- No, Tijuana Flats in Riverview has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
- Has Tijuana Flats in Riverview had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tijuana Flats in Riverview has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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