TULUM MEXICAN CUISINE
650 RIVERSIDE DR, Coral Springs FL 33071 · 5615844536
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 3 live flying insects landing on walls in dishwashing areas.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025070331 | Aug 26, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $120 |
| 2--2021010959 | Feb 15, 2021 | Apr 21, 2021 | $520 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup inside ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust buildup on ceiling tiles and AC vents in dishwashing area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Mar 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 7 rusted cans with yams in dry storage area.
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 3 live flying insects landing on walls in dishwashing areas.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed shrimp cold held at 45F at cook line cooler. Per operator, shrimp transfer to unit less than 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on shrimp for quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certification at this time.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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. No reporting agreement for some employees.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked chicken stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, chicken cooked more than 24 hours.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with bleach at front line area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup inside ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust buildup on ceiling tiles and AC vents in dishwashing area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dishwashing area.
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Aug 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on table and employee jacket on kitchen flip top. Operator removed
Aug 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator, with gloves on touched raw shrimp. Without changing gloves, operator touched ready to eat chicken. Operator did not wash hands before changing gloves.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Operator failed to wash hands after touching raw shrimp to cutting grilled chicken
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator, with gloves on touched raw shrimp. Without changing gloves, operator touched ready to eat grilled chicken.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear substance unlabeled. Operator dumped contents of spray bottle
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored with no protection, not inverted.. operator inverted
Dead roaches on premises. Observed seven dead roaches on the floor inside dry storage area underneath shelving. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on table and employee jacket on kitchen flip top. Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Food thawing In standing water. Operator ran water over food.
Jul 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside soda gun nozzle at far end of bar has mold like buildup.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple food items in walk in cooler with dates prepared but not thawed. Per employee none thawed more than 72 hours. Reviewed date marking requirements for thawed foods.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottles hanging on triple sink behind bar and on top cooler just inside kitchen. Employees labeled bottles.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between two fliptops on right end of cookline. Employee removed knife.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Two containers of spoons on expo line not presented handles up.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked white rice and fried rice, per operator in unit more than 24hrs. Not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1)Large whole in ceiling tile above dish washing machine. 2)Ceiling vent in triple sink area, damaged.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above triple sink area, accumulation of dust.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid on female trash cans uncovered.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on surface of drink machine in kitchen. Operator placed in clean container
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In all kitchen flip top coolers, standing water inside units
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At service station. Operator replaced.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed sign
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray containers not labeled. Employee labeled
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on economy reach in freezer torn.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops on top of Atosa reach in cooler. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with dried black beans.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In flip top cooler on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar no labeled
Dec 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Observed: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cold holding unit at cook line-Cold holding unit-; black beans employee stated beans was put in cold holding unit yesterday. See Stop Sale Priority: High Priority
Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen food dry storage room- observed approximately 50 live flying insects flying around food storage shelves and landing on sweet potatoes skin on and packaged bread on bread racks. Main kitchen storage room with single service containers, service plates and can food- observed 10 live flying insects flying around canned food on storage shelf. Cold line cold holding unit- observed 4 live flying insects landing on cutting board and mixing bowl at cold holding unit. Priority: High Priority
Observed: 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. Main kitchen walk in cooler-chicken breast (48F- cold holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F); bacon wrap (51F - Cold Holding); butter (51F); goat cheese (57F - Cold Holding); yogurt (51F); liquid eggs (53F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (53F); marinated chicken (51F); fruit medley melons (49F); chicken stock (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (52F); ham (54F - Cold Holding). Employee stated food items was received yesterday.See Stop Sale Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cold holding unit at cook line-Cold holding unit-; black beans employee stated beans was put in cold holding unit yesterday. See Stop Sale Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main kitchen walk in coolerchicken breast (48F- cold holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F); bacon wrap (51F - Cold Holding); butter (51F); goat cheese (57F - Cold Holding); yogurt (51F); liquid eggs (53F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (53F); marinated chicken (51F); fruit medley melons (49F); chicken stock (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (52F); ham (54F - Cold Holding). Employee stated food items was received yesterday.See Stop Sale Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen at fry station- observed hand washing sink being blocked by prep table. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/ warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen prep table at walk in cooler- observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table. Priority: Basic
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