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ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS OF FLORIDA CORP

1417 CLEVELAND ST UNIT 1417 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 29, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3325086
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8344339
DBPR license6216634

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food ( chicken in freezer chest )

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food ( raw beef) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cooked vegetables ) in reach in cooler – reviewed with manager -manager rearranged food . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -5 rodent droppings in storage area on floor open to kitchen – manager cleaned and sanitized area – 26 rodent droppings in storage room on floor near restrooms **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#9Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Monica hired over a year

#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and meats in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. – open cup on cutting board at cook line area – manager discarded drink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues next to double door cooler in kitchen . Reviewed with manager

#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food( cooked rice, cooked meat and vegetables ) not covered in walk in cooler – reviewed with manager food storage

#5Basic38-08-4

Basic – Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. No light inside coolers

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.