ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS LA PLACITA CORP
401 N DIXIE HWY, Lake Worth FL 33460
Last inspected Oct 13, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
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OCT 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor going under stove in kitchen. One live roach on shelf at to go containers at front service window outside kitchen area. One live roach on floor at front service area outside kitchen on floor. Roach killed and removed. Roaches went under equipment. Unable to kill.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023043892 | Jul 27, 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 | $200 |
| 2--2016023592 | May 9, 2016 | Jun 3, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At front counter, fresh cilantro stored in thank you bags. Discussed with operator that cilantro needs to be stored in food grade bags.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. In kitchen, knives stored between metal hose connected to wall. Operator removed knives,
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In prep area, employee cellphone stored on prep table.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline low boy, raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed ice 9th items to quick chill.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At kitchen, guacamole with tomatoes (54F - Cooling)@1:54 since 11:00, 52F @2:34. At the current rate, product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator of proper cooling parameters. Operator placed ice onto item into reach in freezer to fascilitate cooling.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled chicken 126 f, pulled pork 127 f, beans 128 f as per chef he reheated earlier at 11:00 am. Chef added more water and turned knob to high and reheated on stove. Second temperature of pulled pork 165 f pulled chicken 167 f, beans 170 f,
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Right bottom corner of back door.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee slicing tomatoes prior to washing. Explained.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. beans 51 f cooked 3:00 am this morning current time 3:00 pm, rice 51 f cooked 3 am this morning as per person in-Charge. Current time 3:01 pm explained 135 f to 70 f within 2 hours and 135 f to 41 f or colder within total of 6 hours.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. beans 51 f cooked 3:00 am this morning current time 3:00 pm, rice 51 f cooked 3 am this morning as per person in-Charge. Current time 3:01 pm explained 135 f to 70 f within 2 hours and 135 f to 41 f or colder within total of 6 hours.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. beans 51 f cooked 3:00 am this morning current time 3:00 pm, rice 51 f cooked 3 am this morning as per person in-Charge. Current time 3:01 pm explained 135 f to 70 f within 2 hours and 135 f to 41 f or colder within total of 6 hours. Cooling tightly covered
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Half used personal water bottle stored with and above food in flip top cooler on cook line.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grocery bags storing peppers onions and bread in glass door cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at pick up window. Remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Jul 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor going under stove in kitchen. One live roach on shelf at to go containers at front service window outside kitchen area. One live roach on floor at front service area outside kitchen on floor. Roach killed and removed. Roaches went under equipment. Unable to kill.
Jul 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishes washed and rinsed. Not sanitized. Operator set up triple sink properly. Dishes sanitized.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor going under stove in kitchen. One live roach on shelf at to go containers at front service window outside kitchen area. One live roach on floor at front service area outside kitchen on floor. Roach killed and removed. Roaches went under equipment. Unable to kill.
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 salsa (50F - Cold Holding); green salsa (50F - Cold Holding) in two door glass cooler at front counter. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef Pattie's (51F - Cold Holding); empanadas (51F - Cold Holding); chicken taquitos (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) in bottom drawer on cook line. Per operator food moved to cooler less than four hours ago. Placed in another cooler. sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); in two door glass cooler at front counter. In unit less than Four hours. Moved to another cooler. Observed cooler overstocked. Door not fully closed. salsa (50F - Cold Holding); green salsa (50F - Cold Holding) in two door glass cooler at front counter. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm).
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple cleaning solution in spray bottle at triple sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in sugar
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in dry storage nook in kitchen. Removed.
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