Tijuana Flats Ordered Closed After Health Inspection Discovers Roach Infestation

by Ryan Yousefi May 4, 2026

by Ryan Yousefi May 4, 2026 1 minutes read

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Tijuana Flats was ordered closed after a state health inspection found live and dead roaches in the kitchen and dining room.

According to a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation inspection report, the Tijuana Flats at 6204 West Sample Road closed on April 30 after inspectors documented six violations.

According to the report, the restaurant was cited for roach activity after inspectors observed multiple live roaches in several areas. Inspectors reported finding roaches between a wall and a sink, as well as behind or on the back of a fire-extinguisher sign on the same wall.

Inspectors also found roaches on a cornhole game board in the dining room, as well as on the baseboard behind it.

The restaurant was also cited for dead roaches in multiple areas.

According to the inspection report, the April 30 inspection resulted in the restaurant being temporarily ordered shut by state inspectors.

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Ryan Yousefi

Ryan Yousefi has lived in Coral Springs for over 30 years. He has worked as a writer for multiple outlets over the years, including the Miami New Times where he has covered sports and culture since 2013. He holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Business Healthcare Management from Western Governors University.