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TIJUANA FLATS

705 PALM BAY ROAD, SUITE 109, WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904

License #1506680

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Quick take

TIJUANA FLATS in WEST MELBOURNE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 2, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 1 critical, 3 major, 8 minor.

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink missing drain cover.
  • [05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table front line has no ambient thermometer inside or visible from the front. Small make table does not have ambient thermometer inside.
  • [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make table bottom shelf soiled with food debris.
  • [53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Brieanna has expired food handler trading, 1-12-26.
  • [11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No plan at establishment. Provided to operator.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fire suppression piping above griddle and fryers soiled with grease. Hood filters clean but surrounding stainless steel overhead soiled with grease.
  • [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired at midnight on April 1, 2026
  • [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.
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