TIJUANA FLATS

Name: TIJUANA FLATS
Address: 3205 CLARK BUTLER BLVD UNIT 70, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32608, US
Rating: 68.7

3205 CLARK BUTLER BLVD UNIT 70, GAINESVILLE, FL 32608

License #1103573

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68.7 Grade F / 100

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TIJUANA FLATS in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 7 major, 14 minor.

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[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles and right multiport nozzle of front counter soda machine soiled with mold-like substance. Soda nozzles of dining area soda machine soiled with mold-like substance.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Edges of chip bin door next to kitchen ice machine soiled with old food debris. Outside of drain tube for dining area soda machine.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula in hand wash sink across from kitchen ice machine. Employee removed spatula during inspection.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of dish area three compartment sink. Employee used squeegee to dry floor.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to cheese sauce warmer on prep table next to kitchen ice machine. Employee removed drink during inspection.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed : 2 paint style brushes used for cleaning the hot chip box. They were stored on top of the hot box.
[53A-04-6] Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed : M as an assistant manager not certified within 30 days.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of rice stored on bottom shelf of prep table across from walk-in cooler.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on top of tortillas on shelf at end of cook line. ALSO, 2 purses stored over bulk oil . The purses were moved to the lower front counter.

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