ANTOJITOS NAVIDENOS LLC
635 ROBIN RD, Lakeland FL 33803 · 863-500-6585
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2024
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022017929 | Feb 25, 2022 | Mar 16, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw beef over Ready to eat salsa. Operator moved salsa to right side on reachin cooler.
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. Reachin cooler all food in unit from previous day 12 hrs plus. Turkey Slices (50F - Cold Holding); ham slices (50F - Cold Holding); casa blanco (52F - Cold Holding); Poultry (49F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw fish (64F - Cold Holding);
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed lids on cooling rice in prep area. Operator removed lids..
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cookline
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. BY 3-compartment sink. operator replaced paper towels.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Portion cups stored on floor in back stockroom. operator placed on shelf.
Stored food not covered. Pig feet in reachin freezer Employee covered food.
Mar 30, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven on cooks line Cutting board cooks line Interior microwave Interior two door reach in cooler across from three compartment sink
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Current plans on file do not show additional room with bar coolers and bar. Employee states they only store beer and do not serve beer. Additional unit was taken over to increase seating to 112 seats.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board cooks line cut marks Non food grade bags holding pork in oven Rusted racks in upright cooler across from 3 compartment sink
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Additional room has been added to increase seating to 112
Jan 29, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven on cooks line Cutting board cooks line Interior microwave Interior two door reach in cooler across from three compartment sink
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Current plans on file do not show additional room with bar coolers and bar. Employee states they only store beer and do not serve beer. Additional unit was taken over to increase seating to 112 seats.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board cooks line cut marks Non food grade bags holding pork in oven Rusted racks in upright cooler across from 3 compartment sink
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Additional room has been added to increase seating to 112
Jan 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee rinse hands using no soap. Discussed proper handwashing with employee.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee rinse gloves off. Reviewed with employee to remove gloves and wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork in oven hot holding 118 advised employee to reheat
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at three compartment sink. Discussed proper handwashing with employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven on cooks line Cutting board cooks line Interior microwave Interior two door reach in cooler across from three compartment sink
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Current plans on file do not show additional room with bar coolers and bar. Employee states they only store beer and do not serve beer. Additional unit was taken over to increase seating to 112 seats.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board cooks line cut marks Non food grade bags holding pork in oven Rusted racks in upright cooler across from 3 compartment sink
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Additional room has been added to increase seating to 112
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In various reach in coolers
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front handwash sink and back handwash sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Exterior handle of microwave
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink in kitchen not draining and filled top top of rim with water
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over washed vegetables in reachin coolers.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and cut vegetables in reachin coolers in prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above 3 door reachin cooler in prep area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Marketable on cookline
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cookline
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. In back storage area
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2025
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of bleach and white plastbucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen.
Food stored on floor. A case of plantains on the floor in front of the ice machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between prep table and Upright reach in cooler with 3 kings picture on the door.
Light not functioning. Inside the side by side reach in freezer across from the 3 compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dishwasher area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Sleeves of white foam hinged containers in the back storage area.
Sep 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.on the prep table entering the dishwasher area from the kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Single door reach in cooler with the 3 Lings on the door.
Aug 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over cheese inside the upright cooler in the dishwasher. Eggs was removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the steam table is soiled.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Missing a hand washing in the dishwasher area. Must in 7 days.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food stored on floor. While ice cooler with plantains on ice in the dry storage area.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.on the prep table entering the dishwasher area from the kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Single door reach in cooler with the 3 Lings on the door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the reach in cooler across next to the steam table.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2024
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black jacket, red apron on the shelf with dry storage. Removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of plantains on the floor while being prepped across from the ice machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladle for soup in water at 77F. Front service area next to the hand washing sink. Water was discarded.
Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of black hinged carry out containers stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Spray container of Raid stored next to clean glassware on the shelf near the 3 compartment sink. The Raid was removed.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon of Member)s Mark pink dish detergent on the prep table next to the microwave. The detergent was removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in the kitchen and front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef. Pico Soup Yellow rice inside the side by side stainless reach in cooler. In the back prep area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in the dishwasher, dry storage area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of plantains on the floor in the kitchen. The plantains was removed from off the floor.
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.