Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TIJUANA TAXI

901 N UNIVERSITY DR · CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County · FL 33071

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 13, 2017
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2754773
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6445129
DBPR license1617326

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 13, 2017 1:08 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 14, 2017 9:55 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority03B-01-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed in cookline on top of pan in steam table: grilled chicken (121°F – Hot Holding), cook put it on top of the grill to increase temperature, it has been out of temperature under 2 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 11 live roaches in dish washing area on walls and floor around dish machine. Operator instructed to remove roaches and clean and sanitize area. They began to do so. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed in bar, employee states that remodeling is taking place in this section of bar. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in both female and male restrooms, water temperature does not go above 91°F. Water temperature does not go above 95°F at hand wash sink in cookline. Employee is adjusting water heater.**Warning** **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in wait station with clear blue chemical, manager labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in dish washing area on floor around dish machine. Operator instructed to remove roaches and clean and sanitize area. They began to do so **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cookline, water temperature is 79°F in a bucket , employees put utensils in hot water on top of grill as instructed, water temperature is now above 135°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic23-08-4

Basic – Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Observed in bar across from triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed in the bar, employee properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 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.