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AMIGOS TORTILLA BAR & STORAGE AREA

425 GREENE ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305 292 2009

Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats37
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5401629
Grade history
MAY 24
APR 25
MAY 25
AUG 25
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects near storage shelf and triple sink area. Operator stated employee just had back door opened when emptying trash.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soil.
Basic/22-20-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed can opener all throughout kitchen and dishwasher area.
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed auxiliary cutting board at prep table with marks not longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter area.
Basic/21-12-4
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed no quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed mahi thawing in room temperature by the prep station.
Basic/06-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice, beans and flour in containers with no name label.
Basic/02D-01-5
Apr 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees handled dirty dishes to the kitchen and then returned to serve a beverage to customers without washing hands.
High priority/12A-13-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shrimp (56 F - Cold Holding); beef (48 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler across the stove.Also observed beans (55 F - Cold Holding); pork (57 F - Cold Holding); beef (57 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. As per operator more than 4 hours and from previous day. Stop sale was issued
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (56 F - Cold Holding); beef (48 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler across the stove. Also observed beans (55 F - Cold Holding); pork (57 F - Cold Holding); beef (57 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. As per operator more than 4 hours and from previous day. Stop sale was issued
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed food inside reach in cooler is out of temperature. Manager was advised to stop using the equipment until it is fixed.
Basic/14-74-7
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee thermo stored above preparation table. Manager removed it.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating above food preparation area.
Basic/12B-02-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in rack above 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding)inside walk inside walk in cooler, as per manager from previous day. Manager discarded during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers by the dishwasher machine.
Basic/16-46-4
Dec 14, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); salsa with cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cojita cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Operator stated the door has been opened a lot this morning while setting up cook line. Operator stated he will keep door closed to get temperature to drop.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · At callback shredded cheese blend, cotija cheese, sour cream 45-47F. Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 14, 2023 · At callback cooked chicken 45F. Other TCS foods 43F and below. Employee moved chicken to colder area of cooler and took off lid to chill chicken Admin Complaint
Dec 12, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); salsa with cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cojita cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Operator stated the door has been opened a lot this morning while setting up cook line. Operator stated he will keep door closed to get temperature to drop.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · At callback shredded cheese blend, cotija cheese, sour cream 45-47F. Admin Complaint
Dec 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator stated the dishwasher has been acting up lately and they are getting a new one soon. Operator tried priming machine during this inspection. Operator set up triple sink during this inspection. Discussed with operator that dishes that were recently ran in the dishwasher need to be sanitized.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees touching dirty plates while scraping the plate, then grabbed plate of food to serve without washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator discussed with employee.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrective Action Taken
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects near storage shelf and triple sink area. Operator stated employee just had back door opened when emptying trash.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); salsa with cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cojita cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Operator stated the door has been opened a lot this morning while setting up cook line. Operator stated he will keep door closed to get temperature to drop.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked black beans (112-123F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (125-128F - Hot Holding); in food warmer on service line near hand wash sink. Operator reheated both items to more than 165F and placed back in food warmer.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip top reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on service line used to fill pitchers of water.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at front service line. Also, paper towels unable to dispense at hand wash sink near triple sink. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in-cooler unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 47-51F. Observed ice build up on back of fan area. Operator stated walk-in-cooler was working fine this morning but has been opened a lot this morning while setting up cook line.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink and in hallway area leading to back door unable to properly air dry
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, fan covers in walk-in-cooler soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.