St. Cloud, Osceola County

TIJUANA FLATS

4100 13TH ST, St. Cloud, FL 34769

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Jan 8, 2026
City
St. Cloud
County
Osceola
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 24289218

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 expired for Lori and Trishia both issued 2020

14-01-5

Detail 24289217

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in container of diced tomatoes in walk in cooler Operator removed Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24289216

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelving

46-01-4

Detail 24289219

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door blocked by trash can and box Operator moved out of the way Corrected On-Site

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

50-09-4

Detail 23846861

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired April 1st 2025 displayed Operator printed updated license and posted Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 23846859

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23846860

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked tiles on cookline

23-03-4

Detail 23846862

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket in prep area not

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-03-4

Detail 23498733

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at facility Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23498734

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen

35B-01-4

Detail 23498735

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 22951391

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white cutting board next to hot well

35B-01-4

Detail 22951390

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen by triple sink

16-46-4

Detail 22951392

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dishes at dry storage area

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 22658453

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded chicken kept in walk in cooler since yesterday with temperature of 45 to 46F.

03A-02-5

Detail 22658452

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded chicken stored in walk in cooler since yesterday with temperature of 45 to 46F.

13-07-4

Detail 22658451

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee preparing orders while wearing a watch.

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 22119044

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-27-4

Detail 21814757

Intermediate - 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.

36-73-4

Detail 21814756

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.minor grease on floor under cooking equipment.

Aug 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-34-5

Detail 21271780

Basic - Ceiling vent and light shield soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish wash area of back kitchen. And most other vents and light shields throughout facility.

50-09-4

Detail 21271782

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21271778

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

23-03-4

Detail 21271781

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Knife holder at end of prep station moderately soiled.

36-50-4

Detail 21271779

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Mop sink area, attached dispensing units heavily soiled. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-34-5

Detail 21044413

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents above cook/ prep area

29-18-4

Detail 21044417

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 21044414

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container In drawer reach in cooler

23-03-4

Detail 21044418

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. - drawer under flat top soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation

16-48-4

Detail 21044416

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/ containers.

36-27-5

Detail 21044415

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Left side of cook/prep area behind shelves cart

Aug 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 16

29-34-4

Detail 20441268

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Time Extended

53A-03-7

Detail 20441270

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - 1 of the managers (John Holmes) expired on 12-9-2020 - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 20441263

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. -Arika Walton - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 20441260

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20441259

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Time Extended

24-26-4

Detail 20441261

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - empty chip buckets - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20441271

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - located on steam table - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Time Extended

29-18-4

Detail 20441255

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. - mop sink Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 20441264

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 20441265

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Time Extended

35B-08-4

Detail 20441266

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20441267

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler racks - reach in cooler gaskets - doorway walk in cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Time Extended

10-08-5

Detail 20441257

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Scoop handle in contact with sugar - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Time Extended

25-06-4

Detail 20441258

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. - knives - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 20441262

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind 3 comp sink - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 20441269

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - white powdery substance in clear container - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Time Extended

46-01-4

Detail 20441256
  • From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Time Extended

Aug 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 20

03D-02-5

Detail 20434458

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - cilantro rice Warning

03D-01-5

Detail 20434474

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. - cilantro rice made at 930- temp at 230 83°f Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20434475

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 15 Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20434471

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - cilantro rice Warning

29-34-4

Detail 20434473

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

53A-03-7

Detail 20434468

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - 1 of the managers (John Holmes) expired on 12-9-2020

53B-14-5

Detail 20434476

Intermediate - 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. -Arika Walton

22-20-5

Detail 20434470

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-34-5

Detail 20434462

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

24-26-4

Detail 20434464

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - empty chip buckets

14-09-4

Detail 20434463

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - located on steam table

29-18-4

Detail 20434465

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. - mop sink Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20434477

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

24-08-4

Detail 20434466

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

35B-08-4

Detail 20434478

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20434467

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler racks - reach in cooler gaskets - doorway walk in cooler Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 20434461

Basic - Scoop handle in contact with sugar

25-06-4

Detail 20434469

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. - knives

36-27-5

Detail 20434460

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind 3 comp sink

02D-01-5

Detail 20434472

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - white powdery substance in clear container

46-01-4

Detail 20434459

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On-Site