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Licensee
Name:
VIEJO AMIGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
License Number:
SEA4800577
Rank:
Seating
License Expiration Date:
06/01/2026
Primary Status:
Current
Secondary Status:
Active
Location Address:
2193 NW 11 DR CHIEFLAND, FL 32626
Inspection Information
Inspection Type
Inspection Date
Result
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Complaint Full
07/07/2025
Follow-up Inspection Required Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public. More information about inspections.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.
The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws,
which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code.
High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne
illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing.
Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors
that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training,
documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered
best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely
manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel
compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure
when necessary.
Basic - Dead roaches on premises.
One dead roach on floor in kitchen at entrance. Employee swept the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Large pan containing frozen shrimp thawing in standing water inside prep sink. Water is running on frozen chicken in pan beside pan of shrimp. Inspector had employee move the shrimp into a cooler to continue to thaw under refrigeration. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
1. Ceiling and wall at cookline soiled with dust.
2. Floor throughout kitchen soiled with food debris.
3. Floor in seating area soiled with dirt. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Open pan containing raw beef stored on shelf directly above pan containing fully-cooked beans inside cooler near cookline. Employee moved the raw beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
In pan on shelf inside reach-in cooler:
ground beef (57F - Cold Holding). Employee at cookline stated she was not sure when it was cooked, but it was not prepared today and has not been removed from the cooler today.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
In pan on shelf inside reach-in cooler:
ground beef (57F - Cold Holding). Employee at cookline stated she was not sure when it was cooked, but it was not prepared today and has not been removed from the cooler today. Stop sale issued.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
1. Interior and exterior of onion bin in prep area soiled and stained.
2. Exterior of ice machine above door soiled with mold-like substance.
3. Interior of door and deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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/
Inspector observed five employees working and handling food. No certified food manager present during this inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Battery dead on digital probe thermometer provided by employee at cookline, no other thermometer available during this inspection. **Warning**
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