Antojitos Mexicanos 3
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Antojitos Mexicanos 3 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 20, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to other Pompano Beach restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24. **Warning**
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in prep area and kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. Observed on floor in front of reach in cooler in prep area 2. On floors in front of the triple sink in ware wash area.
36-22-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket I. Prep area.
42-01-4
70
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink basin in ware wash area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on top of chest freezer in kitchen.
40-06-5
82
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and food prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and food prep area **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
86
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches crawling on handsink, next to triple sink in prep area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty pan and bucket in Handwash sink in the prep area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing, in kitchen next to hood. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and food prep area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, at the entrance to the kitchen. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Ice machine leaking into attached plastic bag and bucket on the floor. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the kitchen. **Warning**
29-49-6
58
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Bottle of Patron stored in ice, in ice machine basin in storage area. **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed dish towels used as liner and cover for corn tortillas in the bowl in kitchen. **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live roach observed crawling on hand sink in ware wash area. 2. One live roach observed stuck to sticky paper trap next to bread crumb storage container in prep area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of wd40 and rodent gel stored next to container of dried beans in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Container of dishes stored in basin of handsink next to triple sink. 2. Cutting boards stored behind faucet of hand sink next to triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for chlorine used at the triple sink. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen and prep areas. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach inside reach in chest freezer, door jamb in kitchen. 2. Approximately seven dead on sticky paper trap next to bread crumb storage container in prep area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food employee preparing food while wearing watch, bracelet, and ring with set stones. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash, rinse, and place food utensils to air dry with out sanitizing. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under triple sink in the ware wash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in the wall at the entrance to kitchen. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in pitted areas around floor drain in the kitchen. **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Exterior door in poor repair. Observed side exterior glass door with several cracks. **Warning**
36-60-5
29
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid stored next to container of dry beans on bottom shelf of food prep table in dry storage.
41-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of Raid, WD40, and flex seal stored next to container of beans on bottom shelf of food prep table in dry storage area.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting boards stored behind hand sink faucet and spatula in basin at handsink next to triple sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and cooked beef stew, prepared on Monday per operator, in the reach in cooler in ware wash area. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw unwashed potatoes and carrots stored over washed shredded lettuce in the reach in cooler in ware wash area.
08B-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in warehouse wash area.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic to go bag used in the rice, in dry storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some ceiling tiles stained and bulging throughout dining area, kitchen, and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on turbo air reach in cooler in the kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. In kitchen and warewashing areas.
36-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water around floor drain in the kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1. Holes in the floor in the dining room. 2. Floor pitted around floor drain in the kitchen, standing water.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on the floor in the storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in bottom of both walls at entrance to kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil water with spoon 70F by steam table in kitchen.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on turbo air reach in cooler in the kitchen.
23-03-4
23
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked rice 2:50 (110°F - Cooling); cooked rice 3:15 (100°F - Cooking) being cook/cooled to 41°F. Item being cooled at room temperature. Based on current cooling item will not reach 70°F within 2 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, chicken, pork, in cook line cooler not date marked. Operator states items were cooked 2 days ago. Discussed date marking
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.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator provided soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dining room and in back of house. Ceiling tiles dripping water and bulging **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
58
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over limes in two door cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice in ice machine used for consumption storing beer cans.
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink storing utensils and stainless steal equipment.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles leaking in dining room.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining room.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing at room temperature
06-01-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Antojitos Mexicanos 3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Antojitos Mexicanos 3 on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Antojitos Mexicanos 3?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Antojitos Mexicanos 3.
How does Antojitos Mexicanos 3 compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Antojitos Mexicanos 3 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Antojitos Mexicanos 3's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Antojitos Mexicanos 3 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Antojitos Mexicanos 3 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Antojitos Mexicanos 3 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Antojitos Mexicanos 3 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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