Antojitos Mexicanos La Placita
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Antojitos Mexicanos La Placita nine times, with records going back to 2022. Antojitos Mexicanos La Placita was last inspected on Oct 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among Lake Worth restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At front counter, fresh cilantro stored in thank you bags. Discussed with operator that cilantro needs to be stored in food grade bags.
14-31-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In prep area, employee cellphone stored on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. In kitchen, knives stored between metal hose connected to wall. Operator removed knives,
24-14-4
78
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline low boy, raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed ice 9th items to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At kitchen, guacamole with tomatoes (54F - Cooling)@1:54 since 11:00, 52F @2:34. At the current rate, product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator of proper cooling parameters. Operator placed ice onto item into reach in freezer to fascilitate cooling.
03D-15-4
78
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
67
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
64
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at pick up window. Remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grocery bags storing peppers onions and bread in glass door cooler
14-15-4
74
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor going under stove in kitchen. One live roach on shelf at to go containers at front service window outside kitchen area. One live roach on floor at front service area outside kitchen on floor. Roach killed and removed. Roaches went under equipment. Unable to kill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Observed one live roach in the kitchen by chest freezer; killed ; and removed **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
86
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor going under stove in kitchen. One live roach on shelf at to go containers at front service window outside kitchen area. One live roach on floor at front service area outside kitchen on floor. Roach killed and removed. Roaches went under equipment. Unable to kill. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishes washed and rinsed. Not sanitized. Operator set up triple sink properly. Dishes sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef Pattie's (51F - Cold Holding); empanadas (51F - Cold Holding); chicken taquitos (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) in bottom drawer on cook line. Per operator food moved to cooler less than four hours ago. Placed in another cooler. sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); in two door glass cooler at front counter. In unit less than Four hours. Moved to another cooler. Observed cooler overstocked. Door not fully closed. salsa (50F - Cold Holding); green salsa (50F - Cold Holding) in two door glass cooler at front counter. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit salsa (50F - Cold Holding); green salsa (50F - Cold Holding) in two door glass cooler at front counter. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple cleaning solution in spray bottle at triple sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in sugar **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in dry storage nook in kitchen. Removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
32
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
67
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation/food storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under shelves in dry storage nook. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: One dead roach on floor by cookline- operator removed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf storing canned drinks at front service area rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Antojitos Mexicanos La Placita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Antojitos Mexicanos La Placita on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Antojitos Mexicanos La Placita?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Antojitos Mexicanos La Placita.
How does Antojitos Mexicanos La Placita compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Antojitos Mexicanos La Placita most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has Antojitos Mexicanos La Placita's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Antojitos Mexicanos La Placita have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Antojitos Mexicanos La Placita 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 Mexicanos La Placita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Antojitos Mexicanos La Placita is inspected around three times per year on average.
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