How many health inspections has ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS 3 had?

ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS 3 has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS 3 ever been shut down?

Yes, ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS 3 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS 3?

The most frequently cited violations at ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS 3 are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

What does Florida violation V42 (Equipment condition) mean?

EQUIPMENT HAZARD: Equipment in poor repair harbors bacteria in cracks, chips, and corroded areas that cannot be effectively cleaned or sanitized. Frayed gaskets allow temperature loss. Malfunctioning equipment may not maintain safe temperatures. Sharp edges from damaged equipment cause injury risk. Peeling coatings can contaminate food with paint or metal flakes. Maintain all equipment in good repair: smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable surfaces. Replace or repair: cracked/chipped surfaces, corroded equipment, worn gaskets, malfunctioning temperature controls. Equipment must be NSF-certified or equivalent. Conduct regular equipment maintenance and document repairs. Replace equipment that cannot be restored to safe condition.

What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?

DETECTION FAILURE: Inadequate lighting prevents employees from identifying food contamination, insect presence, dirt on equipment, and other safety hazards. Studies show food safety violations increase 60% in poorly lit areas. Employees cannot see evidence of pest activity, mold growth, or food spoilage. Poor lighting also increases injury risk from cuts and burns. Provide adequate lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces and where employee safety is important, 20 foot-candles in handwashing areas, equipment and utensil storage, and at buffet service, 10 foot-candles in walk-in coolers, dry storage, and during cleaning. Use shatter-resistant bulbs or light shields in food areas.

ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS 3

2491 N DIXIE HWY, Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS III INC · License: SEA1618833

ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS 3 in Pompano Beach, FL has 26 inspections on record with 156 total violations (6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

26Inspections

156Violations

1Closures

Data current as of January 6, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS 3
Date	Reason	Reopened
Apr 8, 2024	Roach activity	09:13:00

Inspection History (26)

Jan 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jun 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 7, 2024 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Apr 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Nov 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jul 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Oct 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jan 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 25, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jan 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

Jul 12, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Jul 11, 2016 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V43 Premises maintained

How Does This Facility Compare?

ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS 3 has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS 3 had?: ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS 3 has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS 3 ever been shut down?: Yes, ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS 3 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS 3?: The most frequently cited violations at ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS 3 are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: January 6, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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