Antojito Mexicano Deli
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
70
Score
With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
7 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)3. Observed various raw meats through-out establishment sitting outside of temperature control. All was frozen. Owner placed back into cooler.
1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)3
Food properly labeled; original container, required records available
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)7. Various spices, herbs, and substances the owner identified as greases outside original container without a identification label.
1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)7
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. Various foods observed stored on the ground. Various foods observed sitting outside of containers and on bottom of coolers and fridges. Observed dishes being stored on the ground.
1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(d)4. Various wiping clothes with unknown uses scattered through-out establishment. Active cutting boards, stove tops, cold holding units, the floor, etc. The sanitizer bucket with a rag (owner did clairfy it was using this as a sanitizing bucket to clean) was observed not testing for chlorine or quat sanitizng residule.
1200-23-01-.03(3)(d)4
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(1) Using single-use plastic grocery bags for food storage. Gasket on prep table is damaged and coming off. Scoops without handles observed in spice buckets.
1200-23-01-.04(1)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(b)1. Food debris thtough-out establishement. Build-up on shelves. Observed dumping grey water into the trashcans.
1200-23-01-.06(5)(b)1
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(3)(d) Stove top grills observed in different areas without a cooking hood above them. Staff boarded up the exhaust fan. When asked what is the various cooked meats, eggs, pico on the active prep table were doing. Staff said it is their food that they have been eating on while working. Inspector did not observe them eat. Please have all personal foods in a designated area. Also do not eat while actively working inside the kitchen. Observed a child and a baby inside the ice cream prep station. The baby was in a carseat ontop of boxed foods. The child was beside the ice cream prep station but was scooted over to where they could no longer reach. Inspector asked for both the child and baby to moved outside of the kitchen entirely for their safety. Additionally, individuals that are not employeed and on the clock by or providing a service for the establishment are permitted to be inside permitted kitchens. No unnecessary individuals.
1200-23-01-.06(3)(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Antojito Mexicano Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Antojito Mexicano Deli on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Antojito Mexicano Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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