VIEJO AMIGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2193 NW 11 DR · CHIEFLAND · Levy County · FL 32626
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Three flies flying in ware wash area in back of kitchen.
08A-05-6High 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**
01B-02-5High 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.
03A-02-5High 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 3
22-02-4Intermediate – 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**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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**
05-08-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 6
35A-03-4Basic – 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**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster behind building.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster behind building left open.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in mop sink behind building.
06-01-5Basic – 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**
36-50-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:06 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.