Antojitos La Mexicana
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
45
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Antojitos La Mexicana, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around nine violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Apopka restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -1 small flying insect near reach in cooler at ground counter
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -rice at front counter steam table
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -bowl in hand wash sink in kitchen
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink in restroom **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in rice bag
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -produce cooler seals damaged
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -ice cream scoop
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand wash sink at front counter
31B-04-4
45
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet in ladies room **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Greens stored in sour cream container
25-32-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sink full of tripe defrosting in standing water in 3 compartment sink, cook removed from sink and moves to stove top **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in employee bathroom Under rack holding produce
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids cracked to containers holding food in cooler Several lids cracked on top of hot holding foods on front line **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in outside storage area Cases of water on floor, cooking oil on floor in outside storage area
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground out side patio area **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer front line - unit holding ice cream bars
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handle stored inside cooked beef on front line **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use cut avocado still has produce label on product, cooked discarded avocado and rewashed all in use produce that avocado was in pan with **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
45
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Some items prepared previous day not dated in coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Peeling paint from ceiling on cooks line, pieces of paint hanging off **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Facility licensed for 12seats, has 23 inside **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under fryer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by employee bathroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
74
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink front counter blocked by igloo coolers **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Some items prepared previous day not dated in coolers **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All Employee training certificates expires 2/22/25 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Peeling paint from ceiling on cooks line, pieces of paint hanging off **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Facility licensed for 12seats, has 23 inside **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under fryer **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to refried beans front hot well cracked **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor by hand sink in back prep area **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by employee bathroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass cooler has rusted shelves **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of paper goods on floor in outside storage area **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on cooks line not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
37
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Facility licensed for 12 seats - on septic, inside seats at 23 seats, added outside covered patio with 4 additional picnic tables, provided operator with change seating form **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Admin Complaint**
28-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has added sliding glass door from dining room to new outside covered patio with additional seating, facility on septic **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Called Plan Review, no plans have been submitted **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen in disrepair - paint bubbling, areas shows chipped paint **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Provided operator with handout **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Admin Complaint**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by employee restroom off kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
64
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Ready to eat food in food crate **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Facility licensed for 12 seats - on septic, inside seats at 23 seats, added outside covered patio with 4 additional picnic tables, provided operator with change seating form **Warning**
28-12-4
Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has added sliding glass door from dining room to new outside covered patio with additional seating, facility on septic **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen in disrepair - paint bubbling, areas shows chipped paint **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Provided operator with handout **Warning**
51-15-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple lids cracked - foods on front hot well have cracked lids **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in outside food storage **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by employee restroom off kitchen **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Self serve variety of danishes front counter not labeled, operator moved all danishes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass cooler in kitchen has rust on shelves **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Water leaking from AC unit in kitchen, steady drip into bucket **Warning**
29-11-4
43
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding).min make table less than 4 hours. Staff placed in another unit to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (112F - Hot Holding); less than 4 hours prepared. Manager placed on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. For eggs . Added notation **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In prep room near chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to chest freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop rice. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. tongs in beef. Manager removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
10-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In make table on front counter. Ambient air on my personal thermometer 58F. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in preproom - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
45
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored over produce in glass cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several prepared foods from previous date not dated in coolers
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses on shelving in back with foods **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids to hot holding at steam table cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in outside storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front sink entrance no handwash sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor in storage unit **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
50
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mojarra (24) pieces 74°; 5 beef stomach 75° Both sitting out since last night
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mojarra - whole fish (24) 74°; sitting in sink since last night, 5 beef stomach 75°- sitting out since last night
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Packages of frozen raw foods in deep freezer - poultry, beef, French fries, not all commercially packaged
08A-02-6
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. Provided operator with hand out
11-27-4
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. Provided operator with hand out
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under fryer and by deep freezers in back storage room **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to coolers in prep area **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef stomach and beef sitting on mop sink defrosting at room temperature
06-01-5
43
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Antojitos La Mexicana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Antojitos La Mexicana on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Antojitos La Mexicana?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Antojitos La Mexicana.
How does Antojitos La Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Antojitos La Mexicana most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has Antojitos La Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Antojitos La Mexicana have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Antojitos La Mexicana 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 Antojitos La Mexicana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Antojitos La Mexicana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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