Antojitos Venezuela
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
30
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Antojitos Venezuela, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, showing up six times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored in same container with cooked beef, staff separated it. Coached staff on proper food storage procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed knife at front counter handwashing sink. **Warning**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Food Manager Certification for Ricardo Cova 12/04/2020
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Not chlorine test kit available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees engaged in food prep and not hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil and water jugs stored on the kitchen floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
30
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at unit by coffee station.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed over rear at rear door exit. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
70
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink and not vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked handwashing sink across from chest freezers.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels available at handwashing sink across from chest freezers.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed not soap available at handwashing sink across from chest freezers.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles, AC vents and returns dusted soiled over kitchen preparation area.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at chest reach in freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
55
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing backflow preventer at mop sink located in front of 3 compartment sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed owner pour a cup of ice water into hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator placed it in the front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled above reach in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed cup of water with no lid on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed cup from table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking with no hair restraint. Employee provided a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in 80 F water besides flat top stove. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth not stored in sanitizer solution on prep able next to prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle with oil not labeled on push cart besides flat top stove. Employee provided label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled. Also ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed ceiling tiles soiled. Also ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed ceiling tiles still soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler for cachapas storage damaged. Not cooling properly. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed reach in cooler still in disrepair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed equipment off. As per manager equipment is still in disrepair. Non TCS food observed. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
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. Observed 20 seats on premises. LBT reflects 4/ DBPR license: 4. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: At the time of the callback inspection: Time extended, Observed 20 seats on premises. LBT reflects 4/ DBPR license: 4 seats. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
86
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. **Time Extended**
05-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled. Also ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed ceiling tiles soiled. Also ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler for cachapas storage damaged. Not cooling properly. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed reach in cooler still in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
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. Observed 20 seats on premises. LBT reflects 4/ DBPR license: 4. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: At the time of the callback inspection: Time extended, Observed 20 seats on premises. LBT reflects 4/ DBPR license: 4 seats. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield missing. Observed over white chest freezer at storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed Light shield missing over white chest freezer at storage area. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and rice ins plastic container without label. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed flour and rice ins plastic container still without label. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
70
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed corn cachapas (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to white chest freezer from previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn cachapas (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to white chest freezer from previous day. Also butter (60F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator moved the cheese and butter to another unit for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
05-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled. Also ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler for cachapas storage damaged. Not cooling properly.
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 20 seats on premises. LBT reflects 4/ DBPR license: 4.
51-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on hot box door handle. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light shield missing. Observed over white chest freezer at storage area.
38-01-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket not hanging dry. Operator inverted the mop for drying.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and rice ins plastic container without label.
02D-01-5
47
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. Observed seating on license for 4 units. The restaurant currently has 25 seats **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: operator in process to obtain permit. The operator removed seats in previous inspections but later added more seats to a total of five tables for a total of 20 seats. Form for seating provided. Time Extended** **Time Extended**
51-09-4
95
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
82
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pot stored on shelves beneath prep table not inverted. Employee inverted all pots **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer with rust on exterior **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed seating on license for 4 units. The restaurant currently has 25 seats **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters, soiled each in cooler gasket across cookline **Warning**
23-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Antojitos Venezuela last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Antojitos Venezuela on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Antojitos Venezuela?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Antojitos Venezuela.
How does Antojitos Venezuela compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Antojitos Venezuela most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Antojitos Venezuela's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Antojitos Venezuela have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Antojitos Venezuela 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 Venezuela inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Antojitos Venezuela is inspected around three times per year on average.
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