DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

ANITA'S MEXICAN GRILL

2118 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33409
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8890487

  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer. Raw ground beef over raw whole muscle beef. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler. .Cheese 47F cold holding, per operator not prepared or portioned today. Stored for approximately 2 hours. Operator iced down **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sour cream at 9:46am( 53F cooling) since 30 minutes at 10:58am 54F cooling . Stored on squeeze bottle on ice bath, ice only touching bottom of bottle. At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Operator iced down completely. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8730667

  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At double door stainless reach in cooler; cooked beans (53F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale.
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled visibly soiled wiping cloth and used to wipe cutting board and remove debris including raw eggshells and then handled lettuce without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; container of raw chicken stored over container of cooked pork. Operator moved chicken below pork. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At reach in cooler; raw beef stored over unwashed tomatoes. Operator moved beef below tomatoes. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At double door stainless reach in cooler; cooked beans (53F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8634463

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8510936

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in kitchen on floor by triple sink. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 #10 cans of jalapeños dented at seams. See stop sale. Warning
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead insect inside salt bin. See stop sale. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead insect inside salt bin. See stop sale. Warning
  • 01B-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. At reach in cooler, cooked pinto beans (49F Cold holding); beef soup (51F-Cold holding); tripe/pig feet (51F-Cold holding) not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated being held overnight. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler, cooked pinto beans (49F Cold holding); beef soup (51F-Cold holding); tripe/pig feet (51F-Cold holding) not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated being held overnight. See stop sale. At flip top cooler shredded cheese (62F - Cold Holding) Operator stated item not prepared or portioned today, in an overfilled pan for 2 hours. Operator removed the overfilled portion of cheese to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steamtable house made enchilada sauce; (119F - Hot Holding) Operator stated item was re-heated on stove prior to being put into steamtable was held for 2 hours. Operator re-heated to 165F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator diluted with water to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Steam milk stem on coffee machine soiled and dry with debris. Advised operator to clean and sanitize. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles with degreaser and sanitizer were unlabeled. Advised operator to label spray bottles. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351891

  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed deep covered containers inside reach in cooler with beef soup at 9:15am(49°F cooling) , chili sauce at 9:15am (67°F cooling) per operator both products cooling since yesterday. Products did not cool to 41°F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food( tortillas) and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags( garbage bags) used in direct contact with food( tortillas, bread) Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed deep covered containers inside reach in cooler with beef soup at 9:15am(49°F cooling) , chili sauce at 9:15am (67°F cooling) per operator both products cooling since yesterday. Products did not cool to 41°F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a deep covered container inside one door reach in cooler with pepper sauce (47°F cold Holding). Per operator product stored since 2 days ago. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a deep covered container inside one door reach in cooler with pepper sauce (47°F cold Holding). Per operator product stored since 2 days ago. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale Observed a container with Pepper sauce (45°F cold Holding) seating on prep table Per operator product stored for approximately 45 minutes l Per operator product not prepared or portioned today Operator moved to reach in cooler
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside steam table a container with Cooked beans (125°F hot Holding) . Per operator product reheated on stove top 3 hours ago and transferred to steam table for hot Holding. Operator moved product to stove top to reheat to 165°F + **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed a deep overstocked container on top of Flip top cooler, chopped lettuce at 9:31am(49°F cooling) per operator cooling since 20 minutes ago. Rechecked at 10:18am (48°F cooling). At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41°F within 4 hours. Operator removed product and transferred to cooler Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing utensils on hand washing sink on cook line. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Inside reach in cooler cooked beef container and sauce prepared 2 days ago. Advised operator to date mark products