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ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS 3

2491 N DIXIE HWY, Pompano Beach FL 33064 · 954.788.3999

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 10 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats94
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1618833
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches crawling on handsink, next to triple sink in prep area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2024037999Jun 10, 2024Nov 26, 2024$800
2--2024021553Apr 8, 2024Jun 17, 2024$400
2--2014051700Dec 9, 2014Mar 25, 2015

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stack of buckets stored in basin of hand sink in prep area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at the triple sink at 79F.
Intermediate/27-06-4/Warning
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in and around floor drain in front of triple sink in prep area.
Basic/29-19-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing in container on food prep table. Operator placed chicken in refrigeration.
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket in prep area.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and prep area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Open dumpster lid in parking lot.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Jan 6, 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
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in prep area and kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. Observed on floor in front of reach in cooler in prep area 2. On floors in front of the triple sink in ware wash area.
Basic/36-22-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket I. Prep area.
Basic/42-01-4
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink basin in ware wash area. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep areas.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on top of chest freezer in kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5
Jun 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 11, 2024 · Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep area. Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and food prep area.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 11, 2024 · Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and food prep area Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Jun 11, 2024 · Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the kitchen. Time Extended
Jun 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches crawling on handsink, next to triple sink in prep area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty pan and bucket in Handwash sink in the prep area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Ceiling tile missing, in kitchen next to hood.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and food prep area.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, at the entrance to the kitchen.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Ice machine leaking into attached plastic bag and bucket on the floor.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Apr 9, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for chlorine used at the triple sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2024 · Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for chlorine used at the triple sink. Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen and prep areas.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2024 · Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen and prep areas. Time Extended
Exterior door in poor repair. Observed side exterior glass door with several cracks.
Basic/36-60-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2024 · Basic - Exterior door in poor repair. Observed side exterior glass door with several cracks. Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in the wall at the entrance to kitchen.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2024 · Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in the wall at the entrance to kitchen. Time Extended
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in pitted areas around floor drain in the kitchen.
Basic/29-19-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2024 · Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in pitted areas around floor drain in the kitchen. Time Extended
Apr 8, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Food stored in ice used for drinks. Bottle of Patron stored in ice, in ice machine basin in storage area.
High priority/08B-56-4/Warning
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed dish towels used as liner and cover for corn tortillas in the bowl in kitchen.
High priority/14-86-1/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live roach observed crawling on hand sink in ware wash area. 2. One live roach observed stuck to sticky paper trap next to bread crumb storage container in prep area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of wd40 and rodent gel stored next to container of dried beans in prep area.
High priority/41-10-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Container of dishes stored in basin of handsink next to triple sink. 2. Cutting boards stored behind faucet of hand sink next to triple sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for chlorine used at the triple sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen and prep areas.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach inside reach in chest freezer, door jamb in kitchen. 2. Approximately seven dead on sticky paper trap next to bread crumb storage container in prep area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food employee preparing food while wearing watch, bracelet, and ring with set stones.
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash, rinse, and place food utensils to air dry with out sanitizing.
Basic/16-13-5/Warning
Exterior door in poor repair. Observed side exterior glass door with several cracks.
Basic/36-60-5/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under triple sink in the ware wash area.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in the wall at the entrance to kitchen.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in pitted areas around floor drain in the kitchen.
Basic/29-19-4/Warning
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid stored next to container of dry beans on bottom shelf of food prep table in dry storage.
High priority/41-05-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of Raid, WD40, and flex seal stored next to container of beans on bottom shelf of food prep table in dry storage area.
High priority/41-10-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting boards stored behind hand sink faucet and spatula in basin at handsink next to triple sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and cooked beef stew, prepared on Monday per operator, in the reach in cooler in ware wash area.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in warehouse wash area.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic to go bag used in the rice, in dry storage area.
Basic/14-01-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some ceiling tiles stained and bulging throughout dining area, kitchen, and ware washing area.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on turbo air reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. In kitchen and warewashing areas.
Basic/36-08-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water around floor drain in the kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1. Holes in the floor in the dining room. 2. Floor pitted around floor drain in the kitchen, standing water.
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on the floor in the storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in bottom of both walls at entrance to kitchen.
Basic/36-24-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil water with spoon 70F by steam table in kitchen.
Basic/10-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on turbo air reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw unwashed potatoes and carrots stored over washed shredded lettuce in the reach in cooler in ware wash area.
Basic/08B-17-4

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.