DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

ANITA'S MEXICAN GRILL

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

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