Palm Coast Tijuana Flats: inspection record

Name: Palm Coast Tijuana Flats
Address: 5890 State Hwy 100 E Suite 103, Palm Coast, FL, US

Palm Coast Tijuana Flats at 5890 State Hwy 100 E Suite 103 in Palm Coast was last inspected by the Florida DBPR on September 8, 2026. Its most recent routine inspection recorded 6 findings, 1 of them high priority (some high-priority findings). Flagler Food has 6 inspection visits on file for this license since July 1, 2025.

Inspection history

September 8, 2026: Complaint Full

Result: Call Back - Extension given, pending. 0 high-priority, 1 intermediate and 2 basic findings.

Basic: Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at flip top cooler on main prep line.
Basic: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler drawers gaskets soiled with debris.
Basic: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified manager certification. **Warning**

September 2, 2026: Complaint Full

Result: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended. 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate and 3 basic findings.

August 31, 2026: Complaint Full

Result: Warning Issued. 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate and 5 basic findings.

Basic: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in front kitchen area. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at flip top cooler on main prep line.
Basic: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in flip top reach in cooler. Operator ordered one during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee handwashing sign in first restroom to the left. Operator ordered during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler drawers gaskets soiled with debris.
Basic: Live, small flying insects found. Observed 7 live flying insects in front and back areas of kitchen. **Warning**
Basic: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in flip top cooler cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
Basic: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified manager certification. **Warning**

January 5, 2026: Routine - Food

Result: Inspection Completed - No Further Action. 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate and 4 basic findings.

Basic: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop bacon. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys/phone above dry storage foods. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop face down in mop sink. Person in charge hung up to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Tomatoes not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on long black hose at mop sink. **
Basic: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

November 24, 2025: Routine - Food

Result: Call Back - Complied. 0 high-priority, 0 intermediate and 0 basic findings.

September 23, 2025: Routine - Food

Result: Warning Issued. 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate and 5 basic findings.

Basic: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathroom doors need self closing hinges. **
Basic: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drink had no lid or straw. Person in charge got lid and straw. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near cook line.
Basic: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. To-go container in salsa in walk in cooler. Person in charge removed to-go container. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at front counter. Emailed a hand washing sign to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on external hose at mop sink. Showed person in charge a picture of hose Bibb.
Basic: No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment does not have a CFM **Warning**
Basic: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager stated that she left folder at home. **Warning**
Basic: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By boxes. Person in charge removed boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

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