Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 2736 Ne Capital Circle, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LOS AMIGOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2736 Ne Capital Circle, Tallahassee, FL 32308
License #: 4702118
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 2/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Air conditioning cover near walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At dry storage area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink behind bar area. also at hand sink near ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Large yellow plastic bin at dish storage area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left in mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Observed female food handler at cook line, donning gloves without first washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. At kitchen drink dispenser.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at reach in cooler, near walk in cooler. Per manager, milk has been opened for more then 24 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. At bar area.
2/17/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. All foods in walk on cooler.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar bin on top of ice machine.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At bar area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several employees in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken and beef on walk in cooler floor.
  • Basic - Ice machine condensate drain line draining onto ground causing a sanitary nuisance.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. At bar area.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At dry storage area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line hand sink.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. At cook line.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons at cook line.
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Chicken breast.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left in standing water at mop sink.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several throughout kitchen.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Rice at cook line.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. See temperatures. All foods have been in walk in cooler prior to business opening at 11 am.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice at cook line reheated to 127f, then 167f. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. See temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Rw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went from touching dish machine to scooping ice.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Rice at cook line. See temperatures.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan and tamales in walk in cooler.
10/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. All foods in walk on cooler.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar bin on top of ice machine.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At bar area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several employees in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken and beef on walk in cooler floor.
  • Basic - Ice machine condensate drain line draining onto ground causing a sanitary nuisance.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. At bar area.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At dry storage area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line hand sink.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. At cook line.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons at cook line.
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Chicken breast.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left in standing water at mop sink.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several throughout kitchen.
  • High Priority - Establishment operating without a current license and with overdue fines. Total fees are $688, including $100 late fee and two separate $294 license renewal fees. Per Kenny Hensdill. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Rice at cook line.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. See temperatures. All foods have been in walk in cooler prior to business opening at 11 am.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice at cook line reheated to 127f, then 167f. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. See temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Rw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went from touching dish machine to scooping ice.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Manager Hector Chavez arrived at 5:30 pm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Rice at cook line. See temperatures.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan and tamales in walk in cooler.
8/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. All foods in walk on cooler.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar bin on top of ice machine.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At bar area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several employees in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken and beef on walk in cooler floor.
  • Basic - Ice machine condensate drain line draining onto ground causing a sanitary nuisance.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. At bar area.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At dry storage area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line hand sink.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. At cook line.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons at cook line.
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Chicken breast.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left in standing water at mop sink.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several throughout kitchen.
  • High Priority - Establishment operating without a current license and with overdue fines. Total fees are $688, including $100 late fee and two separate $294 license renewal fees. Per Kenny Hensdill. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Rice at cook line.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See temperatures also see stop sale. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. See temperatures. All foods have been in walk in cooler prior to business opening at 11 am.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice at cook line reheated to 127°f, then 167°f. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. See temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Rw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went from touching dish machine to scooping ice.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Manager Hector Chavez arrived at 5:30 pm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Rice at cook line. See temperatures.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan and tamales in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Operator has repair man working on unit at this time. Will check on cooler tomorrow. **Warning**
8/14/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Intermediate - Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Heavily soiled.
  • Basic - Observed employee beverage container in food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On top of tea machine, and 1in between tea urns.
  • Intermediate - Observed encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Stove tops and under shelf of flat top grill.
  • Basic - Observed ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - Observed interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Observed no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Pepsi cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Observed potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese in ice bath at 45? F.
  • Intermediate - Observed potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Pan of rice steaming in walk-in cooler. **Corrected on-site**
  • High Priority - Observed potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice in pan on grill at 119? F, not held more than 4 hours.
  • Intermediate - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk-in cooler, ground beef, shredded beef, pork, refried beans.
  • Basic - Observed stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Multiple salsa buckets, pan of cooked pork. ** Corrected on-site**
  • Basic - Observed uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. ** Corrected on-site**
  • Basic - Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Observed walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Observed: Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior rims and lids of storage bins for rice and beans.
  • Basic - Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on cook line.
  • Basic - Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Observed: Drain cover(s) missing. Bar floor drain.
  • Basic - Observed: Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Observed: Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. 6 out of 11 lights not working in kitchen and ware wash area.
  • Basic - Observed: Floor in walk in freezer in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fabulouso jug stored in bar hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Observed: Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Pepsi cooler.
  • Basic - Observed: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over prep table next to walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Observed: No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Observed: Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Door frame to walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Observed: Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
3/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Emergency light in ladies restroom hanging by wire. Men's restroom no bulbs.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in walk in freezer coming loose.
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. Raid.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Pepsi cooler in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank in water heater room.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Ceramic plate in bin of cooked rice in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Pepsi cooler in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 44? F prep station. Beef at 44? F walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Rice and bean storage bins. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cheese in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink.
11/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures; glass reach in cooler on cook line.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment; cook used rim of trash can to wipe food off cutting knife. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee making tacos and burritos. Establishment ran out of gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed box of tomatoes stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, chopping raw steak with bare hands then touching clean plates used for service without washing hands.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. by walk in cooler and ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; steak 53F and chicken 52F in reach in cooler.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered bulk sugar by drink station in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered chopped produce in holding walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered fried ice cream in walk in freezer.
4/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in glass cooler
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed beans , beef, and cheese dip at 50 degrees fahrenheit at 2:15 pm in walkin cooler from last night. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 12/16/11.
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed beans and chicken in large plastic containers covered and at 50 from last night.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. handwash sink
  • Observed personal care item stored with food area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken -47 reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sewage backing up through floor drains of establishment at mop sink and at drain by back door. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed washed vegetables in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. beef, cheese
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/13/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Equipment or utensils not designed, cup with no HANDLE scoop in flour.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, in walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, in kitchen.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, in kitchen.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employees in kitchen with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, lid to ice machine broken.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 6-27-11.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, front reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, cuttin board in sink.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed one dead roache on premise, next to waterheater. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, beef over onions.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, shredded meat in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, DRY STORAGE.
4/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. RICE AND BEANS
  • Critical. Observed food peppers stored on floor in walkin.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces of stove encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in chip dispenser soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Under ice maker and fryers.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Prewash dish sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
1/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked; milk.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; milk at 52 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures; reach-in with milk and salsa. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; case of pepppers in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; cases of fries, burger and chicken in walk-in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; pan of chicken in broth,bucket of salsa, pan of thawed spinach, salsa verde. Repeat Violation. 2-26-10
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; large containers of spices: oregano, salt, paprika, cumin, brown sugar.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands after donning new gloves.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. tortillas on grill Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. 2-26-10
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair; Williams cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; Williams reach-in cooler has broken door.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue; williams cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface; chip tub lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; all to go items need to be inverted.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; kitchen sink blocked by trash can. Repeat Violation. 2-26-10
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; kitchen. Repeat Violation. 2-26-10
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; kitchen.
  • Ceiling tile missing; dry storage area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers; dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored; vitamins on cook's line.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 3 spice/sugar containers not labeled Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered beans in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. chip tub lid
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. handle down Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to go items need to be inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. kitchen sink blocked by trash can
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tiles missing. dry storage area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage area
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
2/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Taco beef, fajita beef and beef and gravy in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Batter and stuffed peppers in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation. 6-16-09
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Door broken off reachin cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation. 6-16-09
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Kitchen Repeat Violation. 6-16-09
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Kitchen
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation. 6-16-09
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop curb. Repeat Violation. 6-16-09
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. outside Repeat Violation. 6-16-09
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool on sink in bar area. Repeat Violation. 6-16-09
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping grease in sink by fryers in kitchen. Repeat Violation. 6-16-09
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Ladies restroom. Repeat Violation. 6-16-09
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar area. Repeat Violation. 6-16-09
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen by fryer. Repeat Violation. 6-16-09
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar area.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Walkin cooler and freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under preparation table in kitchen.
  • Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall. Under dish machine.
  • Observed hole in wall. Behind ice machine in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Bar area.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
11/4/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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