VIEJO AMIGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2193 NW 11 DR · CHIEFLAND · Levy County · FL 32626
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: beans (51F – Cooling overnight). Employee at cookline stated the beans were cooked the previous day and placed into the cooler to cool overnight. The beans are in a deep covered pan. Stop sale issued.
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: beans (51F – Cooling overnight). Employee at cookline stated the beans were cooked the previous day and placed into the cooler to cool overnight. The beans are in a deep covered pan. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Three pans of refried beans covered with mold-like substance directly on food inside reach-in cooler near cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Two cartons containing raw shell eggs stored on wire shelf directly above bottles containing margarine inside reach-in cooler at cookline. An employee moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler in storage shed: cheese (44F – Cold Holding); cheese (44F – Cold Holding); cheese (45F – Cold Holding); cheese (45F – Cold Holding); cheese (45F – Cold Holding); cheese (47F – Cold Holding); cheese (47F – Cold Holding); cheese (47F – Cold Holding); cheese (49F – Cold Holding). The person in charge stated the cheese was delivered the previous day and placed into the cooler by the delivery driver while the restaurant was closed and no temperatures were taken on delivery. The employee stated the cheese has not been removed from refrigeration today. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler in storage shed: cheese (44F – Cold Holding); cheese (44F – Cold Holding); cheese (45F – Cold Holding); cheese (45F – Cold Holding); cheese (45F – Cold Holding); cheese (47F – Cold Holding); cheese (47F – Cold Holding); cheese (47F – Cold Holding); cheese (49F – Cold Holding). The person in charge stated the cheese was delivered the previous day and placed into the cooler by the delivery driver while the restaurant was closed and no temperatures were taken on delivery. The employee stated the cheese has not been removed from refrigeration today. Stop sales issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: beans (51F – Cooling overnight). Employee at cookline stated the beans were cooked the previous day and placed into the cooler to cool overnight. The beans are in a deep covered pan. Stop sale issued.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two new employees handing food without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
Basic 1
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat stored directly above stack of plates on shelf at front of kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:28 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.