Inspection Report

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VIEJO AMIGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

2193 NW 11 DR · CHIEFLAND · Levy County · FL 32626

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 4, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3566978
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10710957
DBPR license4800577

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#4High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly flying in kitchen at cookline.

#5High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Inside reach-in freezer at cookline: Open bag of raw chicken stored on wire shelf directly above box containing frozen churros. Manager moved the bag of raw chicken to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Inside reach-in freezer at cookline: Open pan of raw chicken wings stored on wire shelf directly above raw fish and raw pork. Manager moved the raw chicken wings to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: raw steak (58F – Cold Holding). Employee at cookline stated she had the steak out approximately 30 minutes prior. Inspector had employee place the steak into a freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. Inside reach-in freezer inside storage shed: chicken (60F – Cold Holding). Employee at cookline stated she was working with the chicken at approximately 10am, then placed it back into the freezer and the door did not close properly. Inspector had employee place the chicken on a tray and move it to another freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside pan on shelf at cookline: beef (86F – Hot Holding). Employee stated the beef has been held at the cookline for approximately 45 minutes. Employee voluntarily discarded the beef. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior and exterior of large onion storage bin at cookline stained and soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Damage to drywall above seasoning storage shelf at cookline.

#2Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee canned drink stored directly on top of wrapped steak inside reach-in freezer at cookline. Manager removed drink from freezer during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Several dusty ceiling tiles in kitchen near cookline.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.