Anthonys Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
45
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Anthonys Mexican Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 2, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to 11 violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Restaurants in Immokalee average 83, so Anthonys Mexican Restaurant trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/25. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen ziplock bags of cooked meat and chicken not date marked in the white stand up freezer in the kitchen.
02C-04-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing next to 3 compartment reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on the ground next to grease trap.
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease trap not on a pad.
33-23-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex restroom door not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile water damaged above cookline.
36-32-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop on the top of the ice machine.
10-13-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on the top of the ice machine, outside.
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license expired 12/1/25.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn in the kitchen.
14-11-5
45
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed not all food prepared over 24 hours date marked according to the operator. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom during not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above cook-line water stained and in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed tongs stored between the wall and the back of the 3 compartment sink in the ware washing area.
24-14-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor next to dry storage area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles next to to 3 compartment reach in cooler cracked/missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of tortilla mix stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer door gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed not all food in reach in cooler covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
52
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household use container of raid stored in dry storage about canned goods.
41-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on any bulk prepared products in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above cookline damaged/ water staining. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles adjacent to to 3 compartment reach in cooler cracked/missing.
36-17-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex restroom not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of outside ice machine on a soiled surface. **Repeat Violation**
10-13-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.observed not all food stored in reach in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
55
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bulk amounts of refried beans, cooked beef, cooked pork and other items in reach in coolers with no date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile next to cookline damaged. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 bags of flour stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine in direct contact with unclean surface.
10-13-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent light above cook line not shielded. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food stored in reach in cooler not all covered.
08B-12-5
64
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired.
50-17-3
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed double door reach in refrigerator next to cookline with build up of food debris on door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile next to cookline damaged.
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer near dry storage.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent light above cook line not shielded. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Did not observed any ambient thermometers in reach in coolers, or reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in double door refrigerator next to cookline shelves rusted.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service fork on tables food contact surface up.
25-06-4
61
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
67
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand-wash sink in bathroom has no running hot water.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile water damaged around stove area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Parts of wall damaged leading to dish station. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use ladle stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed ladle on door handle on stove.
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed buildup of food residue in reach in cooler next to microwave.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust pitted shelve in double door stainless reach in in kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in kitchen and dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
64
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Anthonys Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Anthonys Mexican Restaurant on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Anthonys Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Anthonys Mexican Restaurant.
How does Anthonys Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Immokalee?
Anthonys Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Immokalee average of 83.
Has Anthonys Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Anthonys Mexican Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Anthonys Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Anthonys Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Anthonys Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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