Tijuana Taxi
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
52
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Tijuana Taxi stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “employee personal items stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Coral Springs restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - 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.
25-25-4
Basic - 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.
10-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - 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
21-44-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 uncovered containers with ice cream stored in reach in freezer. Operator covered **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed pineapples stored over salsas in walk in cooler. Operator relocate pineapples. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt removed from the original container not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 severely dented Tomato sauce can 2 severely dented tuna cans
01B-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for bulk container of salt. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In single door victory cooler, no ambient thermometer. Operator placed in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
74
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jan 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles filled with chemical substances need labeling. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - 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 **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board
21-12-4
82
Jul 12, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 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
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to dishmachine. Manager replaced soap Manager replaced soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle containing clear liquid identified as sanitizer at Bar. Manager labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
16-55-4
61
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area dented can of plum sauce- see stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dish area spray bottle of degreaser or labeled- operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At dish machine area- handwash sink removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in 1 stall of women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
41
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags and jackets on rack above ketchup bottles. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on ice machine. Operator moved to container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety flour not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator moved handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tijuana Taxi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tijuana Taxi on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tijuana Taxi?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tijuana Taxi.
How does Tijuana Taxi compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?
Tijuana Taxi most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.
Has Tijuana Taxi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tijuana Taxi have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tijuana Taxi means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Tijuana Taxi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tijuana Taxi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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