Tijuana Flats in Tampa
1617 W Platt St, Tampa, FL 33606
Tijuana Flats in Tampa has accumulated 210 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 7 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a concerning recent pattern: in August 2025, inspectors issued an administrative complaint after finding 9 violations, followed by two consecutive call-back inspections within five days that identified 10 additional violations, including 5 high-priority citations. The most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces, ventilation, and exterior opening protection.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: August 26, 2025
Tijuana Flats in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
7
violations / inspection
7 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.76
violations / inspection
5.76 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Tijuana Flats in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 5 inspections23 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections44 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Tijuana Flats in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tijuana Flats in Tampa last inspected?
- Tijuana Flats in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 26, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Tijuana Flats in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tijuana Flats in Tampa are: Outer openings protected, Parasite destruction, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Tijuana Flats in Tampa had?
- Tijuana Flats in Tampa has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tijuana Flats in Tampa find?
- Tijuana Flats in Tampa was most recently inspected on August 26, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Tijuana Flats in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Tijuana Flats in Tampa 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 V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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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