Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater

Last inspected:

1417 Cleveland St Unit 1417, Clearwater, FL 33755
Overview

Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater has accumulated 433 violations across 49 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.8 per visit. The facility was shut down four times for sewage backup and roach and rodent activity. Fire inspections cited portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone and propane tanks stored inside the kitchen. In early 2025, inspectors returned on consecutive days in January and March finding repeated non-compliance with emergency orders, a pattern that resumed in May with callbacks citing high-priority violations.

Most recent closure: May 6, 2025 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

50Inspections
439Violations
4Closures
2Fire
$2,000in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 8.8 violations / inspection 8.8 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 4 emergency closures 4 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (4)

Emergency closure history for Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 11:00:00
Roach & rodent activity 16:34:00
Roach & rodent activity 09:35:00
Sewage back up 15:02:00

Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)

Total fines on record: $2,000.00

Disciplinary action history for Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2025007153 $800.00 Jan 3, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
3--2025033074 $400.00 Mar 5, 2025 Tampa
3--2025042981 $400.00 May 6, 2025 Tampa
3--2021013268 $400.00 Feb 24, 2021 Miami (Doral)

Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -Near back door inside kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-12: **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -Near back door inside kitchen.

Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (50)

— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 13 inspections66 violations · 40 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— 6 inspections47 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections20 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 5 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections36 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater last inspected?
Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 23, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater last shut down?
Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater was last shut down on May 6, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater?
The most frequently cited violations at Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Proper sanitizing.
How many health inspections has Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater had?
Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater has had 50 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater find?
Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater was most recently inspected on March 23, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater ever been shut down?
Yes, Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater has been emergency-closed 4 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,000.00 in fines.
How much has Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater been fined?
Antojitos Mexicanos of Florida Corp in Clearwater has been fined a total of $2,000.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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