Antojitos Esmeralda

7804 Wiles Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33067

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Antojitos Esmeralda stretching back to 2022. Antojitos Esmeralda was last inspected on Dec 12, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

By comparison, the average Coral Springs facility scores 77, putting Antojitos Esmeralda on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over red salsa and green salsa in the front line cooler. The salsas were over up. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.

01C-02-4

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) stored in double pan preventing item from reaching 41F. Operator removed extra pan to ensure proper cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche and oysters not labeled as as raw on printed menu. **Warning**

02B-01-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping clothes located on cook line cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-12-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in front ice machine. Operator removed and placed in separate container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-08-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-20-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tilapia and pork being thawed at room temperature. Operator placed tilapia under running water and placed pork in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

06-01-5

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty pans, Chef removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken left in three compartment sink to thaw out and buckets on the floor. Chef put under cold water and picked up the food **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food on the floor in kitchen chef picked up the food. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.chef removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen prep table across from prep sink- observed employee thermo cup on prep table. Employee removed thermo cup. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on hot water heater pipe above fryer between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Main kitchen prep table across from prep sink- observed tilapia thawing at room temperature.

06-01-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Front counter cold holding unit- observed wiping cloth on prep table.

21-09-4

Apr 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish being thawed at room temperature.

06-01-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Antojitos Esmeralda last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Antojitos Esmeralda on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Antojitos Esmeralda?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Antojitos Esmeralda.

How does Antojitos Esmeralda compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?

Antojitos Esmeralda most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.

Has Antojitos Esmeralda's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Antojitos Esmeralda have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Antojitos Esmeralda means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Antojitos Esmeralda inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Antojitos Esmeralda is inspected around three times per year on average.

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