TIJUANA FLATS
6204 WEST SAMPLE RD, Coral Springs FL 33067 · 954-344-4445
Last inspected Aug 22, 2026 · 16 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At bar area - observed approximately 2 small flying insects landing on wall above drink machine and front counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Aug 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, cooked shredded chicken (47F - Cooling); queso cheese sauce (47F - Cooling); ground beef mix (46F - Cooling). Per manager, items prepared on 8-20 and in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (46F - Cold Holding); beef taco mix (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); portioned cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); cotija cheese (46F); cold Holding); shredded cheese blend (46F - Cold Holding); refried beans (46F - Cold Holding); black beans (46F - Cold Holding). Per manager and date marking, no items prepared or portioned today and all in cooler more than 24 hours. See stop sale. 2) Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, cooked shredded chicken (47F - Cooling); queso cheese sauce (47F - Cooling); ground beef mix (46F - Cooling). Per manager, items prepared on 8-20 and in unit overnight. See stop sale. 3) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk in cooler, chopped romaine (46F - Cooling); diced tomatoes (46F - Cooling). Per manager items prepared on 8-20 and cooling overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (46F - Cold Holding); beef taco mix (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); portioned cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); cotija cheese (46F); cold Holding); shredded cheese blend (46F - Cold Holding); refried beans (46F - Cold Holding); black beans (46F - Cold Holding). Per manager and date marking, no items prepared or portioned today and all in cooler more than 24 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk in cooler, chopped romaine (46F - Cooling); diced tomatoes (46F - Cooling). Per manager items prepared on 8-20 and cooling overnight. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter with attached hose at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil to go pans on back storage shelf not inverted.
Jun 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter kitchen then proceed to put on gloves and begin working with food. Instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands prior to food handling
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lids stored in cook line hand wash sink. Operator removed
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water of 79F at front counter hand wash sink
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid in poor repair
Jun 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemicals not labeled
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles with holes where pipes and wires go into ceiling
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink on cook line
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open can of employee beverage in reach in cooler at cook line, employee removed
Apr 30, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water of 82F provided at front counter hand wash sink
Ceiling Tiles/Vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed above ware washing area, expo line, front counter.
Ware washing area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 30, 2026Administrative determination recommendedLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in between wall and three compartment sink in ware washing area in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Observed approximately 5 live roaches behind/on back of fire extinguisher sign on wall in ware washing area in kitchen. Operator removed sign and discarded, cleaned and sanitized. Observed 2 live roaches on corn hole game board locating in dining room. Operator removed from establishment. Observed 1 live roach on base board behind corn hole board located in dining room. Operator removed. Observed 1 live roach on ground under rack holding buckets of chips on cook line in kitchen
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handle soiled trays from guest then proceed to handle ice scoop and refill beverages without washing hands. Instructed employee to move ice scoop to ware washing area and wash hands
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water of 82F provided at front counter hand wash sink
Ceiling Tiles/Vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed above ware washing area, expo line, front counter.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches behind/on back of fire extinguisher sign on wall in ware washing area in kitchen. Operator removed and discarded sign, cleaned snd sanitized wall. Observed 1 dead roach on ground outside of walk in cooler in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on ground behind corn hole board located in dining room. Operator removed.
Ware washing area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. 1 can of green chilies stored at dry storage rack heavily dented. Operator removed. See stop sale.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used to line cilantro container in cook line flip top cooler. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink at front counter used to store packaged food. Prep area hand sink used to store sanitizer bucket.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ac and triple sink ac vent soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on order prep table near condiments. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on order prep table at wait station. Operator removed.
Jul 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink at prep sink area used to store sanitizer bucket. Operator removed.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Flip top cooler door/gasket in kitchen in disrepair preventing unit from proper cold holding.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelves of storage area at front chip counter heavily rusted and has large holes.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cutting board at queso chip station in kitchen heavily melted.
Jul 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); tomato guacamole (62F - Cold Holding); cojita cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked corn 46 ( - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding) held at kitchen flip top cooler. Per operator, items were moved from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Door/gasket on unit in disrepair. Operator moved items to walk in cooler and called service on unit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink at prep sink area used to store sanitizer bucket. Operator removed.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Flip top cooler door/gasket in kitchen in disrepair preventing unit from proper cold holding.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelves of storage area at front chip counter heavily rusted and has large holes.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cutting board at queso chip station in kitchen heavily melted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior surface of chip bins in kitchen soiled with dirt/food debris build up.
Standing water in bottom of flip top reach-in-cooler on in kitchen.
Jun 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/ Eric Spirakus Expired 1-20-2025
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in cold holding unit.
Feb 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/ Eric Spirakus Expired 1-20-2025
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed diced on clean shelf with onion debris.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at prep area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in cold holding unit.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was emailed
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Food stored on floor. Box of whole unwashed tomatoes on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager picked up
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink located in the Bar Area, with chemicals bottle hanging and wet paper inside.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in the kitchen, in front of washing machine, no soap. Operator replaced.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack over the plastic lids for disposable cups. Operator removed.
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At bar area - observed approximately 2 small flying insects landing on wall above drink machine and front counter.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline reach in cooler drawers - Adam( cream cheese) bombs 64F - cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline reach in cooler drawers - Adam( cream cheese) bombs 64F - cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. At cookline reach in cooler drawers -chopped lettuce 54-60F- cold holding, cooked chicken wings 54-60F- cold holding, cooked onions 54-60F- cold holding, raw chicken 54-60F- cold holding, raw beef 54-60F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 40 minutes- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cookline handwash sink metal covers inside handwash sink- operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored over single service container on shelf near cookline- operator removed.
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