EL AMIGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
227 S SUMMIT ST · CRESCENT CITY · Putnam County · FL 32112
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed main triple door reach in cooler: chicken (50F – Cold Holding); milk (48F – Cold Holding); ground cooked beef (48F – Cold Holding); ambient air raw shell eggs (51F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (44F – Cold Holding); rice (47F – Cold Holding). Cooler is over stuffed with food blocking air flow, used as a working cooler with doors opening frequently, and as a cooling cooler for recently cooked product. Discussed options for person in charge to cool in freezers, reduced amount of food inside reach in cooler to increase air flow. Person in charge started removed food and placing in flip-top cooler and freezer. Person in charge stated cooler working at 11. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed queso cheese on counter for less than one hour per person in charge (87F – Hot Holding) **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of current food handler certifications for food employees. **Warning**
Basic 3
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils for food contact in 78F water. Discussed with person in, charge person in charge dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean food containers with old tape labels stuck to sides.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls soiled with grease and dust. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 2:20 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 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.