Tijuana Flats in Coral Springs, Iron Sushi in Dadeland, La Jato Restaurant in Hialeah, and Los Catrachos in Miami were all ordered shut after inspections uncovered issues ranging from roach activity and flies to mold, temperature violations and unsanitary food handling practices.
Inspection records show Iron Sushi had multiple extended closure periods since July 2025, in which the restaurant was shut down and kept closed through repeated failed re-inspections before being allowed to reopen.
Before that, the restaurant logged nine routine inspections marked “follow-up required” dating back to 2023, pointing to a history of ongoing issues.
All the places mentioned were allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup and re-inspection.
**TIJUANA FLATS
6204 WEST SAMPLE ROAD
CORAL SPRINGS
ORDERED SHUT 4/30
6 VIOLATIONS
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in between wall and three compartment sink in ware washing area in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Observed approximately 5 live roaches behind/on back of fire extinguisher sign on wall in ware washing area in kitchen. Operator removed sign and discarded, cleaned and sanitized. Observed 2 live roaches on corn hole game board locating in dining room. Operator removed from establishment. Observed 1 live roach on base board behind corn hole board located in dining room. Operator removed. Observed 1 live roach on ground under rack holding buckets of chips on cook line in kitchen.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches behind/on back of fire extinguisher sign on wall in ware washing area in kitchen. Operator removed and discarded sign, cleaned snd sanitized wall. Observed 1 dead roach on ground outside of walk in cooler in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on ground behind corn hole board located in dining room.”
**IRON SUSHI
9030 SW 72ND PL.
DADELAND
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 4/28
10 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT FROM 11/17/25-11/24/25(ROACH ISSUE)
ORDERED SHUT 11/4/25 (ROACH ISSUE)
ORDERED SHUT 9/29/25 (ROACH ISSUE)
ORDERED SHUT 7/28/25-8/1/25 (ROACH ISSUE)
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flies on wall next to cook line in kitchen area. Observed 3 live flies on dry food and dish rack next to reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen area. Observed 2 live flies on wall in dining area. Observed 3 live flies above front counter where miso soup and utensils and plates are held, near air vent. Observed 8 live flies on wall and extension cord at kitchen area entry.”
“Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at ice machine in kitchen area. Repeat Violation.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen and front counter.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored above edamame in cooler next to cook line.”
“No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in kitchen.” Repeat Violation."
**LA JATO RESTAURANT
3970 WEST 16TH AVE.
HIALEAH
ORDERED SHUT 4/28
20 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach crawling on top of cut red onions inside container and on top of cut tomatoes inside container at reach in cooler next to stove at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 1 live roach on the floor in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 1 dead roach under reach in cooler next to stove at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 1 dead roach under three compartment sink at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 1 dead roach on top of metal tray inside three compartment sink at kitchen area.”
“Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed bottle of roaches pesticide stored inside container next to kitchen back door.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance at front counter.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled under preparation table at kitchen area.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area. Observed hole on ceiling tile at kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Minced ginger (65F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (68F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (63F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to stove at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 24 hours. Also observed Boiled egg (45F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 24 hours.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Minced ginger (65F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (68F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (63F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to stove at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 24 hours. Also observed Boiled egg (45F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 24 hours.”
**LOS CATRACHOS
755 WEST FLAGLER ST.
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 4/29
14 VIOLATONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 30 plus flies landing on clean food equipment in the kitchen area and flying around food preparation area in the kitchen.”
“Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or ware washing areas. Observed at front counter. Repeat Violation.”
“Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee was not sanitizing utensils properly. Employee was coached how to sanitize utensils.”
“Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled dirty dishes to the 3 compartment area and then handled clean equipment without washing hands.”
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl and scrub stored inside the hand wash sink at the front counter. Repeat Violation.”
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