ANITA'S MEXICAN GRILL
2118 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, West Palm Beach, FL, 33409
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 6, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (8)
- 12A-29-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator touched trash, then touched steam table lid; no handwash Operator washed hands
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. Operator touched trash, then touched steam table lid; no handwash Operator washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08A-02-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer by front desk: opened bag of raw fish stored over cooked shrimp Operator stored properly
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer by front desk: opened bag of raw fish stored over cooked shrimp Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: house made salsa (119F - Hot Holding) As per operator reheated prior and held for 2 hours Operator placed product to reheat to 165+
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: house made salsa (119F - Hot Holding) As per operator reheated prior and held for 2 hours Operator placed product to reheat to 165+ **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 41-10-4CriticalCorrected on site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning Chemicals stored over glass bottle drinks Operator stored properly
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning Chemicals stored over glass bottle drinks Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 29-42-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink Advised operator to purchase and install a vacuum breaker
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink Advised operator to purchase and install a vacuum breaker
High Priority
- 11-27-4
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator
Intermediate
- 03D-15-4Repeat
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. flip top cooler across grill: sour cream (48F at 10:30- Cooling 47F at 11:06) as per operator since 9:25; At the current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within a total of 4 hours Operator added more ice to ice bath
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. flip top cooler across grill: sour cream (48F at 10:30- Cooling 47F at 11:06) as per operator since 9:25; At the current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within a total of 4 hours Operator added more ice to ice bath **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 41-17-4RepeatCorrected on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser Operator labeled bottle
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser Operator labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.