LOS AMIGOS RESTAURANT

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine tested at 0 PPM. Employee readjusted chlorine to 50 PPM at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at 2 mop sink faucets.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer at over 200 PPM. Employee readjusted chlorine to 100 PPM at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards inside establishment. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located next to mop sink. Employee provide a paper towel towels at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located next to mop sink and in men's restroom. Employee provided soap at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used on large reach in chest freezer lid.

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Located on large reaching chest freezer next to walk-in cooler.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two personal open beverages stored inside front counter reach in cooler over beverages for customers. Employee relocated all personal beverages to approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles with sauces and liquids on front lines are not labeled.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork in reach in cooler.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans submitted in 12/2024 and was denied 2/12/2025 due to lack of communication. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near mop sink.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ice cream on food for establishment in reach in freezer.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee work with raw meat and touched roll of paper towels without changing gloves and washing hands.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 59 F- retell 52 F, beef 63 F- retell 43 F, milk 51 F in reach in cooler next to door. Employee placed beef in reach in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans submitted in 12/2024 and was denied 2/12/2025 due to lack of communication. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in kitchen, employee replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in walk in cooler and reach in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers next to 3 compartment sink and cups next to ice machine wet nesting. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer across from walk in cooler in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of chips on floor, employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in coolers.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons not all facing the same direction.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink, employee placed large pot under pipe to catch the water.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm chlorine, employee remade tested 100 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over raw milk in reach in cooler. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 45 F, beef 45 F in reach in cooler next to prep table. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner on shelf with seasoning. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced paper towels at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans submitted. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in reach in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above walk in cooler.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer door in poor repair.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle in ice in ice machine.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat Violation

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on shelf with seasonings.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt not labeled.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over milk in reach in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 49 F- retemp 47F, beef 50 F- retemp 43F, milk 47 F, potatoes 47 F- retemp 43F, in reach in cooler. Operator placed on ice in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles next to sauces. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink in kitchen, employee replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine relocated to kitchen, storage room is now a walk in cooler, and a trailer is located out back with single service items. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink in kitchen, employee replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in reach in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover not over drain in mop sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag above prep table.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Salsa on floor in walk in cooler.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored next to sugar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Cleaner next to sugar. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine relocated to kitchen, storage room is now a walk in cooler, and a trailer is located out back with single service items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Spoke with plan review, new plans were not submitted. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: No employee training provided at time of callback. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plastic chipping on reach in cooler shelving. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler. Side of chest freezer broken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in coolers, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in woman's restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Time Extended

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes with out sanitizing. Discussed with operator the 3 step processes, employee sanitized dishes at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef and raw shell eggs in reach in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp 45 F in reach in cooler, operator placed on ice at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ruben Barrera expired 10/13/2021 and Mirza Barahona expired 10/13/2021.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 4+ employees working with no certified food manager at time of inspection.

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided 1 food handler certification.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink temped 79 F ran approximately 2 minutes.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind chest freezer in front of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and pick up shell off of floor then changed gloves without washing hands.

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching lettuce, tomatoes and cheese with bare hands. Discussed with operator no bare hand contact.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 49 F, cut lettuce cut 45 F- retemp 43 F, pork 53 F- retemp 43 F, beef 53 F- retemp 42 F in reach in cooler operator placed items on ice. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 Compartment Sink.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in reach in cooler not date marked. Cooked beef in walk in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near mop sink.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in container of rice.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups and plastic containers wet nesting next to ice machine.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in disrepair in front of 3 Compartment Sink and back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container of onions lid cracked in reach in cooler.

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster on grass.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above chest freezer next to back door.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted next to reach in cooler.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in coolers next to fryers.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat thawing in standing water in 3 Compartment Sink. Employee placed meat in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe onto floor at handwash sink.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0 ppm operator remade tested 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled next to chest freezer. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Most recent plans(11/1/11) on file do not reflect the current layout. There is an ice machine that has been added in the kitchen (next to item 8). One of the prep tables have been removed and replaced with a tall reach in cooler. Two other smaller reach in coolers have been added to the front of the kitchen, between the steam table (item 13) and the cook line. Two prep tables have been added to the middle of the kitchen. The ice machine and soda fountain in the front area (item 20) has been removed. Due 02 May 2022. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-04: Due 02 May 2022. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Spoke to office. No updated plans were received. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cooked beef, pico. Multiple items in reach in coolers not date marked. Discussed proper date marking with employee. Employee began date marking items at time of inspection. All items dated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-04: Some items missing date marks. Shredded beef and tamales in walk in cooler. Items present at yesterdays morning inspection. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler closest to fryer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By three compartment sink. Door frame damaged at back door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler next to fryer. Gaskets on walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Time Extended

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shelled eggs stored on preparation table, temped at 70 °F. Operator placed in reach in cooler at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Did not observed paper towels at hand washing sink, located next to three compartment sink. Operator restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items stored in walk in cooler without date mark.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle stored on shelf next to three compartment sink without label.

Basic - -Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and missing tile, located near exterior door. -Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile on cook line.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle stored in ice. Operator relocated item at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator relocated item at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Did not observed hand washing signage at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed foam To-Go containers not stored inverted to prevent contamination. Operator inverted items at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed shredded chicken not covered. Item located inside reach in cooler on cook line.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed box of unwashed avocados stored of crackers. Operator relocated items at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on metal preparation tables. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container storing sugar without label. Item located across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation