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TAQUERIA LOS AMIGOS

1615 LEE RD, Orlando FL 32810 · 407.237.7863

Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5813659
Grade history
APR 24
JUL 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with handout
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Jan 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 1.5 flat of shell eggs sitting on cart in kitchen 1 hour 64°
High priority/03A-03-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Beef 76°/ chicken 79°/ pork 78°; in Tupperware dishes on prep table, our for 1 hour, operator moved to refrigerator for immediate temperature recovery
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramaken cup in parm cheese
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lid to sugar bin soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright white freezer in prep area has soiled bottom shelf
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 13, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 13, 2025 · Unable to provide proof of manage certification Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 13, 2025 · Unable to provide employee training for any employee over 60 days - all employees on staff since date of licensing Admin Complaint
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Urinal in men's room out of order
Basic/32-05-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Vent cover missing in prep area - hole in wall
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Light not functioning over cooking equipment
Basic/36-62-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef with unwashed produce
High priority/08A-04-5/Warning
Self-service make station in dining room holding produce for customers food is lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
High priority/08B-01-4/Warning
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with handout
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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 with form, current employers working signed
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Urinal in men's room out of order
Basic/32-05-4/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 employee purses hanging on dry storage rack
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor in kitchen
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Vent cover missing in prep area - hole in wall
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over dry storage bin holding opened foods, operator moved
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Light not functioning over cooking equipment
Basic/36-62-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at any hand sink used by food employees to hand sink in prep area, cooking line and both restrooms
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Several Togo boxes on floor at front counter
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in bin not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Both Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms has no handwashing signs
Basic/31B-04-4
Outlet covers missing in prep area and kitchen - exposing hole in wall
Basic/36-24-5
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit Pork in unit holding 111°; operator turned temperature up, out less than 4 hours
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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 employee with form, employees working signed form
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen area
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses and hat on rack with dry foods in storage area
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Drawers under flattop coolers not working
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook area has several cracked tiles
Basic/36-17-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to hot holding beef cracked
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by register
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning over cooking equipment
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. A/C vents over prep table in back area soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Unit in back prep area has rusty shelves
Basic/14-33-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink front counter drains slow
Basic/29-20-5/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Soup in unit not covered
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Entire prep area
Basic/36-02-5
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in hand sink on front counter. Manager took bucket out of sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items pork soup and other items.manager added date from yesterday.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pan used in seasoned flour. Manager removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen
Basic/36-03-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch in reach in cooler. Manager segregated items.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Low boy cooler under grill
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to reach-in freezer
Basic/36-22-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to register.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Staff removed scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour ingredients bin. Manager removed
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Hood and kitchen
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Basic/14-20-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Front counter
Basic/29-20-5
Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer beans. Staff covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in cooler
Basic/33-31-5
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cleaned and washed Cilantro on paper towel in refrigeration unit
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of shell eggs stored over sour cream
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Refried beans 126 - operator moved to heat for immediate temperature recovery, reheated to 176
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with handout
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous food prepared previous day not dated
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup in flour
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in prep area
Basic/36-34-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in prep area and kitchen
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall entrance to kitchen to right of register
Basic/36-24-5
Light not functioning in back dry storage area
Basic/36-62-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No cover over bulbs in prep area
Basic/38-07-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in kitchen
Basic/05-09-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Unit back in kitchen has rusted shelves
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Deep refrigeration unit in kitchen has standing water
Basic/29-49-6
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.