TIJUANA TAXI
901 N UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs FL 33071 · 954.344.9201
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken feet in
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2017060333 | Dec 14, 2017 | Jan 4, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at dish washing area Priority: Intermediate
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw ribs stored over unwashed celery in walk in cooler. Operator removed ribs to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ribs cold held at 45F in cook line cooler. Per operator, ribs transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator removed ribs to freezer for quick chill.
Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. Observed old food residue buildup in box containing plastic wrap.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle stored in sugar container. Operator removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on food preparation table. Operator removed ribs
Stored food not covered. Observed 2 uncovered containers with ice cream stored in reach in freezer. Operator covered
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed pineapples stored over salsas in walk in cooler. Operator relocate pineapples.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt removed from the original container not labeled. Operator labeled
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 severely dented Tomato sauce can 2 severely dented tuna cans
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for bulk container of salt. Operator removed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted at ice machine. Operator inverted
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In single door victory cooler, no ambient thermometer. Operator placed in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed chlorine bucket empty. Operator replaced.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp directly over ready to eat churros in reach in freezer. Operator reorganized
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle unlabeled with pink chemical substance. Operator labeled
Stored food not covered. Reach in chest freezer, ice cream left uncovered. Operator covered
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles filled with chemical substances need labeling. Operator labeled
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on soda box dispensers
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. 1 dented can of pasta sauce. See stop sale.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken feet in
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold table (right); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); Cajun butter (45F - Cold Holding) per operator not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed cold table left open for extended amount of time in front of grill. Operator moved both foods bottom cooler for quick chill
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Large speaker in food shelving area. Operator removed
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Inside kitchen/cook line Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade to proper 100ppm
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon next to RaTE cheese inBison cooler Chef removed cheese and placed on top shelf
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at Dishwasher. Technician brought test strips
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to dishmachine. Manager replaced soap Manager replaced soap
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle containing clear liquid identified as sanitizer at Bar. Manager labeled bottle
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Technician fixed dishwasher. Chlorine 100Ppm
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area dented can of plum sauce- see stop sale.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in cooler near cookline- non food grade plastic to-go/ shopping bag- with bread inside- operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At bar area- Salsa 55-59F cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today - food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed in large ice bath. At prep area counter-Cut/ bruised tomatoes 54F- cold holding food not prepared or portioned today Food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed in walk in cooler to,quick chill. At reach in cooler near cookline-green salsa 46-47F cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today - food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dish area spray bottle of degreaser or labeled- operator labeled.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At dish machine area- handwash sink removed.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in 1 stall of women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees pursue over plates at hostess station- operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.