Tijuana Flats in Sanford
Last inspected:
5030 Sw Sr 46, Sanford, FL 32771Part of: Tijuana Flats Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tijuana Flats in Sanford has accumulated 178 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.4 violations per visit. The restaurant has not been shut down but faces recurring compliance issues in sewage disposal, utensil cleanliness, and chemical storage. In January 2025, inspectors documented 18 violations in a single visit, marking one of the facility's highest violation counts on record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tijuana Flats in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
This Facility
6.4
violations / inspection
6.4 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg
5.44
violations / inspection
5.44 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Seminole County Avg
0.14
closures / facility
0.14 county average
Tijuana Flats in Sanford: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024072736 | $160.00 | Oct 3, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Tijuana Flats in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 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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— 3 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Tijuana Flats in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tijuana Flats in Sanford last inspected?
- Tijuana Flats in Sanford 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 Sanford?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tijuana Flats in Sanford are: Proper sewage disposal, Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Tijuana Flats in Sanford had?
- Tijuana Flats in Sanford has had 28 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 Sanford find?
- Tijuana Flats in Sanford was most recently inspected on January 30, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tijuana Flats in Sanford ever been shut down?
- No, Tijuana Flats in Sanford has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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 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 Sanford faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tijuana Flats in Sanford has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Tijuana Flats in Sanford been fined?
- Tijuana Flats in Sanford has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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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