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EL AMIGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

227 S SUMMIT ST · CRESCENT CITY · Putnam County · FL 32112

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3479872
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8790869
DBPR license6400847

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#5High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication stored over prep counter in kitchen area. Also in outside prep room, medication stored over hand washing sink. Operator moved both items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired. Operator renewed license on the phone during inspection. Confirmation# 247316504. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed whole not cooked shell eggs stored over cooked beans in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved eggs to proper storage level. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked fish in reach in cooler by hand sink in kitchen, Temperature at 47F. Ambient temperature 37F. Operator put fish in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed several water faucets with no vacuum breaker.

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in outside prep room with debris buildup.

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing equipment in outside prep area at handwashing sink.

#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in outside prep room. Operator supplied with soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate02C-06-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed tamales in freezer and reach in cooler not date marked. Explained to operator that items need to be date marked when cooked and when taken out of freezer.

#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled container with laundry detergent not labeled.

Basic 4

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in outside prep area, large cutting board has multiple cut marks.

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exhaust fan over stove on cook line with debris buildup.

#3Basic35B-04-4

Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed. Observed AC unit in outside prep room not sealed.

#4Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floors in outside prep room, concrete floors not sealed. Also walls around exhaust fan have debris buildup.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.