TAQUERIA LAS AMIGUIS
4509 LEE BLVD, Lehigh Acres FL 33971 · 239-784-5205
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Vehicle is connected to unapproved waste water disposal system. Operator disconnected from unapproved wastewater storage.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025068003 | Aug 20, 2025 | Nov 19, 2025 | $400 |
| 7--2025038032 | Apr 15, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handled bowl used as a scoop in the pinto beans.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with sugar in bulk use bin.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing on the counter in a bus tub at 38F.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar not labeled.
Aug 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on hose for potable water attached to mobile unit.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dalia and Midialy are present at time of inspection with no proof of training. Employees have been employed for more than 60 days per operator and were observed handling food.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Single served containers stored outside in large black containers.
Aug 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from cook top, cooked shredded chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); chorizo (49F - Cold Holding); thin raw beef (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods have been stored overnight in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from cook top, cooked shredded chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); chorizo (49F - Cold Holding); thin raw beef (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods have been stored overnight in reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on hose for potable water attached to mobile unit.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Raw beef prepped and then placed in glass door reach in cooler for ambient cooling, stored in large, densely packed, plastic container tightly covered to cool. Spoke with operator regarding proper ambient cooling techniques, operator moved to freezer to speed up cooling process.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dalia and Midialy are present at time of inspection with no proof of training. Employees have been employed for more than 60 days per operator and were observed handling food.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in front of cook top has gaskets not fully attached, not fully sealing to fridge door.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Single served containers stored outside in large black containers.
Apr 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). To go boxes and cups stored in large black boxes outside back of unit.
Apr 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed operator receiving food order to personal vehicle for intended home storage. Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicles may not engage in food storage, food preparation or other food activity in a private home. Operator states original intent was to store food in personal home, and understands that any food not stored in a licensed and inspected food service or storage facility is not permitted to be served from mobile unit, and will be subject to stop sale. Foods received: 3 boxes beef intestines, 35# beef tongue, 65# beef flap meat, 2 boxes costilla de rez (beef), 2 cases beef feet, 2 boxes beef stomach.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef tongue prepared and frozen on 4/2/2025 and thawed on 4/7/2025, today is 4/15/2025 stored in main reach-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef tongue prepared and frozen on 4/2/2025 and thawed on 4/7/2025, today is 4/15/2025 stored in main reach-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tabletop glass door reach-in cooler cooked beans (57F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (60F - Cold Holding); cooked beef sauce (49F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tabletop glass door reach-in cooler cooked beans (57F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (60F - Cold Holding); cooked beef sauce (49F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). To go boxes and cups stored in large black boxes outside back of unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator is thawing frozen chicken and beef on counter by triple sink.
Oct 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade utensils used in grill area. Observed non food grade grill scraper stored in water with utensils for direct food contact.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on middle cook line reach-in cooler damaged and torn.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Stored outside of mobile unit in tote bins.
Oct 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In middle reach-in cooler, cooked tripe (70F - Cooling) cooling overnight per operator.
Nonfood-grade utensils used in grill area. Observed non food grade grill scraper stored in water with utensils for direct food contact.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In middle reach-in cooler, cooked tripe (70F - Cooling) cooling overnight per operator. Also Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In middle reach-in cooler cooked beans (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (50F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In middle reach-in cooler cooked beans (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (50F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on middle cook line reach-in cooler damaged and torn.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Stored outside of mobile unit in tote bins.
May 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to truck from water source, no vacuum breaker.
Food stored on floor. Boxes limes, chilis, bottles water and onions stored on floor.
Feb 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to truck from water source, no vacuum breaker.
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.
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.
Food stored on floor. Boxes limes, chilis, bottles water and onions stored on floor.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Piping hooked up to truck for wastewater is not temporary, no quick disconnect.
Feb 28, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beef birria (50F - cooling) cooling overnight per operator in glass door reach-in cooler at entrance to unit. Also on counter next to stove birria cooked beef soup (86F - Cooling) overnight per operator. See stop sale.
External hood grease leaking, overflowing onto ground. Operator installed temporary catch for grease and cleaned spillage from ground.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Vehicle is connected to unapproved waste water disposal system. Operator disconnected from unapproved wastewater storage.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle's potable water hose not constructed of food-grade material or in a durable manner.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen raw tripe and frozen raw beef in silver reach-in freezer in direct contact with non food grade to go bags.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked beef birria (50F - cooling) cooling overnight per operator in glass door reach-in cooler at entrance to unit. Also on counter next to stove birria cooked beef soup (86F - Cooling) overnight per operator. See stop sale. Also Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Silver reach-in cooler bottom:; raw pork (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef tongue (44F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Silver reach-in cooler bottom:; raw pork (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef tongue (44F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to truck from water source, no vacuum breaker.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open container of coffee in back prep table next to jalapenos, over onions. Employee water bottle over reach-in cooler main.
Food stored on floor. Boxes limes, chilis, bottles water and onions stored on floor.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Piping hooked up to truck for wastewater is not temporary, no quick disconnect.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. External hood leaking grease outside of unit on back wall. Operator installed temporary bucket to catch grease and cleaned all grease dripped onto ground.
Nov 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade chose used for receiving clean water into truck.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
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.