Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TULUM TACOS RESTAURANT CORP

5052 N DIXIE HWY · OAKLAND PARK · Broward County · FL 33334

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3738413
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13776906
DBPR license1620361

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 28, 2026 3:44 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 29, 2026 11:38 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
10 High Priority6 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 10

#2High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of advil stored in rack next to cocktail drinks mix. Operator stored advil properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 1 flying insect flying inside container with chile pasilla. Operator discarded. Approximately 10 flying insects flying inside container with chile guajillo. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice stored in direct contact with no food grade plastic bag. Operator put the rice in a container without the bag **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – 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. Standing freezer Raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over and open bags of mixed vegetables. Operator corrected storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 18 rodent droppings throughout kitchen floors under coolers and cooking equipment. Approximately 40 rodent droppings in storage/prep area, under shelving and prep table. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in water heater area. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle plated food. Educated employee who then washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – 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. Reach in cooler cooked octopus (55F – Cold Holding); tuna (50F – Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F – Cold Holding); raw steak (47F – Cold Holding) held in reach in cooler overnight. Per operator not prepared or portioned today. See stop Sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cooked octopus (55F – Cold Holding); tuna (50F – Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F – Cold Holding); raw steak (47F – Cold Holding) held in reach in cooler overnight. Per operator not prepared or portioned today. See stop Sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On table next to stove asada meat (79F – Hot Holding); Mexican rice (68F – Hot Holding) Operator stated items reheated prior to being held for 3 hours; foods moved to be reheated to 165F+ to be held at 135F+ **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of primer paint stored on top shelf with single use cups. Operator moved paint and stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 6

#12Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Person in charge not knowledgeable of Big 6. Provided form **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in 3 compartment sink then proceeded to handle clean utensils and equipment without washing hands first. Educated employee who then washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available during inspection **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in front counter. Operator provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at any handwashing sink. Operator provided soap **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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. Unable to provide proof of training for some employees **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board heavily stained and grooved **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 30, 2026 5:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.