Antojitos Manantial

3809 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Antojitos Manantial has seven inspections in the public record. On Oct 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment operating with no potable running water”, which has been cited two times.

Antojitos Manantial scores about where you'd expect for a Fort Myers restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over tomatoes. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled salt container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In triple sink; raw chicken (58F - ambient) Per operator raw chicken removed from reach-in cooler for 30 minutes. Operator stored raw chicken in freezer . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; Raw beef and ham stored in same container. Operator voluntarily discarded ham. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Per operator water pump damaged. **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee prepared raw chicken; removed gloves and could not wash her hands to change a task due to lack of portable running water. Discussed operator proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store dirty dishes. Operator removed dirty dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach-in cooler; per operator cook beef prepared and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
45
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
82
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed no running water on truck. Operator turned water on during inspection so employee could wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed no potable running water. Operator turned on pump during inspection and now running water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-12-4
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Operator turned back on running hot water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no running hot water at hand washing sink. Operator turned back on running hot water during inspection. Temperature was 90F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
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. Provided Operator with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee hired over 60 days no training.
53B-02-5
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 Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email.
11-26-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
32
Jul 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Dec 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Antojitos Manantial last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Antojitos Manantial on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Antojitos Manantial?

Across the inspection record, “establishment operating with no potable running water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Antojitos Manantial.

How does Antojitos Manantial compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Antojitos Manantial most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Antojitos Manantial's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Antojitos Manantial have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Antojitos Manantial means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Antojitos Manantial inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Antojitos Manantial is inspected around four times per year on average.