Tulum Mexican Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
23
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Tulum Mexican Cuisine stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Tulum Mexican Cuisine's 23 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
23
Aug 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed same **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed same **Time Extended**
40-06-5
86
Aug 26, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between two fliptops on right end of cookline. Employee removed knife. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Two containers of spoons on expo line not presented handles up. **Warning**
25-06-4
50
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - 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.
02C-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on surface of drink machine in kitchen. Operator placed in clean container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In all kitchen flip top coolers, standing water inside units **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - 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.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above triple sink area, accumulation of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid on female trash cans uncovered.
32-12-5
67
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
55
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
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 **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
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**Warning** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5
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. **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
35A-02-6
High Priority - 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**Warning** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03D-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/ warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
16-37-1
Intermediate - Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
05-08-4
Basic - 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. **Warning** Priority: Basic
21-09-4
39
Dec 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tulum Mexican Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tulum Mexican Cuisine on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tulum Mexican Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tulum Mexican Cuisine.
How does Tulum Mexican Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?
Tulum Mexican Cuisine most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.
Has Tulum Mexican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tulum Mexican Cuisine have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tulum Mexican Cuisine 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 Tulum Mexican Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tulum Mexican Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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