ANTOJITOS ESMERALDA
7804 WILES RD, Coral Springs FL 33067 · 954 899 7108
Last inspected Dec 12, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Non-commercially packaged chicken stored over non-commercially packaged beef in reach in freezer.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025028217 | Feb 12, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw whole shell eggs and then handle customer plate without first washing hands. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Multiple trays of raw whole shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in cook line reach in prep cooler. Employee reorganized.
Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on top of cook line prep cooler, order preparation area. Employee removed.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Non-commercially packaged chicken stored over non-commercially packaged beef in reach in freezer.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting above triple sink areas.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of canned beverages stored on floor underneath dry storage shelves.
Stored food not covered including birria and raw shrimp not covered in reach in freezer.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm at prep sink.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over red salsa and green salsa in the front line cooler. The salsas were over up.
Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Feb 12, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche and oysters not labeled as as raw on printed menu.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in front ice machine. Operator removed and placed in separate container.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping clothes located on cook line cutting board. Operator removed.
Dec 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) stored in double pan preventing item from reaching 41F. Operator removed extra pan to ensure proper cold holding.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche and oysters not labeled as as raw on printed menu.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in front ice machine. Operator removed and placed in separate container.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tilapia and pork being thawed at room temperature. Operator placed tilapia under running water and placed pork in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping clothes located on cook line cutting board. Operator removed.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty pans, Chef removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.chef removed
Food stored on floor. Food on the floor in kitchen chef picked up the food.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken left in three compartment sink to thaw out and buckets on the floor. Chef put under cold water and picked up the food
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen prep table across from prep sink- observed employee thermo cup on prep table. Employee removed thermo cup.
In-use tongs stored on hot water heater pipe above fryer between uses.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Main kitchen prep table across from prep sink- observed tilapia thawing at room temperature.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Front counter cold holding unit- observed wiping cloth on prep table.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.