Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg
Last inspected:
944 N 4 St, St Petersburg, FL 33701Part of: Tijuana Flats Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St. Petersburg has accumulated 251 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.2 per visit. The facility was shut down once in 2025 for fly activity. Fire safety violations include two citations for portable fire extinguishers with gauges in the red zone, both issued in 2025. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines, with the largest penalty reaching $400. Top recurring violations involve proper ventilation (22 citations), consumer advisory (17), and single-use items (12).
Most recent closure: March 17, 2025 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
7.2
violations / inspection
7.2 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)
Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025033728 | $400.00 | Mar 17, 2025 | Tampa | |
| 3--2023011271 | $200.00 | Dec 15, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher at back kitchen door. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher near back door of kitchen.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 7 inspections39 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 9 inspections37 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections43 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg last inspected?
- Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 29, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg last shut down?
- Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg was last shut down on March 17, 2025 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg had?
- Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg find?
- Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg was most recently inspected on September 29, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg been fined?
- Tijuana Flats Burrito Company in St Petersburg has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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