VIEJO AMIGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2193 NW 11 DR, Chiefland FL 32626 · 352.493.1424
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 15 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Three flies flying in ware wash area in back of kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Dishmachine at 0ppm chlorine. employee primed dishmachine and dishmachine showed 50ppm Chlorine
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the reach-in Cooler next to hand sink : Rice 50F; refried Beans 100F; raw Beef 76F, all the items had been prepared the night before and held in the reach in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the reach-in Cooler next to hand sink : Rice 50F; refried Beans 100F; raw Beef 76F, all the items had been prepared the night before and held in the reach in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. Reheating rice in microwave and not covered.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in kitchen.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All (two)food handler certificates expired, and two employees hired more than 60 days with no food handler certificates
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( cups )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting. Employee placed cups to be rewashed
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above cove molding next to ice machine
Apr 30, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler in storage shed: cheese (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding). The person in charge stated the cheese was delivered the previous day and placed into the cooler by the delivery driver while the restaurant was closed and no temperatures were taken on delivery. The employee stated the cheese has not been removed from refrigeration today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler in storage shed: cheese (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding). The person in charge stated the cheese was delivered the previous day and placed into the cooler by the delivery driver while the restaurant was closed and no temperatures were taken on delivery. The employee stated the cheese has not been removed from refrigeration today. Stop sales issued.
Apr 28, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: beans (51F - Cooling overnight). Employee at cookline stated the beans were cooked the previous day and placed into the cooler to cool overnight. The beans are in a deep covered pan. Stop sale issued.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: beans (51F - Cooling overnight). Employee at cookline stated the beans were cooked the previous day and placed into the cooler to cool overnight. The beans are in a deep covered pan.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Three pans of refried beans covered with mold-like substance directly on food inside reach-in cooler near cookline.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Two cartons containing raw shell eggs stored on wire shelf directly above bottles containing margarine inside reach-in cooler at cookline. An employee moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler in storage shed: cheese (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding). The person in charge stated the cheese was delivered the previous day and placed into the cooler by the delivery driver while the restaurant was closed and no temperatures were taken on delivery. The employee stated the cheese has not been removed from refrigeration today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler in storage shed: cheese (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding). The person in charge stated the cheese was delivered the previous day and placed into the cooler by the delivery driver while the restaurant was closed and no temperatures were taken on delivery. The employee stated the cheese has not been removed from refrigeration today. Stop sales issued.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: beans (51F - Cooling overnight). Employee at cookline stated the beans were cooked the previous day and placed into the cooler to cool overnight. The beans are in a deep covered pan. Stop sale issued.
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. Two new employees handing food without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat stored directly above stack of plates on shelf at front of kitchen.
Sep 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on bottom-interior of beer cooler. Employee cleaned inside the cooler during this inspection. 2. One dead roach on floor inside dining area, near front door. 3. One dead roach on floor inside dining area dining area below table. An employee swept all during this inspection.
Sep 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on bottom-interior of beer cooler. Employee cleaned inside the cooler during this inspection. 2. One dead roach on floor inside dining area, near front door. 3. One dead roach on floor inside dining area dining area below table. An employee swept all during this inspection.
Jul 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Three flies flying in ware wash area in back of kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open pan containing raw beef stored on shelf directly above pan containing fully-cooked beans inside cooler near cookline. Employee moved the raw beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In pan on shelf inside reach-in cooler: ground beef (57F - Cold Holding). Employee at cookline stated she was not sure when it was cooked, but it was not prepared today and has not been removed from the cooler today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on shelf inside reach-in cooler: ground beef (57F - Cold Holding). Employee at cookline stated she was not sure when it was cooked, but it was not prepared today and has not been removed from the cooler today. Stop sale issued.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Interior and exterior of onion bin in prep area soiled and stained. 2. Exterior of ice machine above door soiled with mold-like substance. 3. Interior of door and deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Inspector observed five employees working and handling food. No certified food manager present during this inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Battery dead on digital probe thermometer provided by employee at cookline, no other thermometer available during this inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen at entrance. Employee swept the area during this inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster behind building.
Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster behind building left open.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in mop sink behind building.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Large pan containing frozen shrimp thawing in standing water inside prep sink. Water is running on frozen chicken in pan beside pan of shrimp. Inspector had employee move the shrimp into a cooler to continue to thaw under refrigeration.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Ceiling and wall at cookline soiled with dust. 2. Floor throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. 3. Floor in seating area soiled with dirt.
Mar 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Carton of raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above bottles containing margarine inside reach-in cooler near cookline. 2. Pan containing raw chicken thawing on shelf directly above box containing heads of lettuce inside reach-in cooler in exterior storage area. Employee moved all raw items to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Can opener blade on prep table in kitchen soiled with accumulation of black substance. 2. Bottom edge of deflector plate and area around door opening of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four employees working in kitchen and/or serving food. Inspector observed all four employees handling food. No certified food manager at location during this inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in exterior food storage shed. Employee swept area during this inspection.
Food stored on floor. Container of frying oil stored directly on floor in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood above grill dripping with grease. 2. Gaskets on reach-in freezer doors near cookline soiled with food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall and ceiling near cookline soiled with dust.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly flying in kitchen at cookline.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Inside reach-in freezer at cookline: Open bag of raw chicken stored on wire shelf directly above box containing frozen churros. Manager moved the bag of raw chicken to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Inside reach-in freezer at cookline: Open pan of raw chicken wings stored on wire shelf directly above raw fish and raw pork. Manager moved the raw chicken wings to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: raw steak (58F - Cold Holding). Employee at cookline stated she had the steak out approximately 30 minutes prior. Inspector had employee place the steak into a freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. Inside reach-in freezer inside storage shed: chicken (60F - Cold Holding). Employee at cookline stated she was working with the chicken at approximately 10am, then placed it back into the freezer and the door did not close properly. Inspector had employee place the chicken on a tray and move it to another freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside pan on shelf at cookline: beef (86F - Hot Holding). Employee stated the beef has been held at the cookline for approximately 45 minutes. Employee voluntarily discarded the beef.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior and exterior of large onion storage bin at cookline stained and soiled with food debris.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Damage to drywall above seasoning storage shelf at cookline.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee canned drink stored directly on top of wrapped steak inside reach-in freezer at cookline. Manager removed drink from freezer during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Several dusty ceiling tiles in kitchen near cookline.
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles cracked
Mar 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Two packages of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above bottles containing butter inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Inspector moved eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with black substance at prep table in center of kitchen.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four employees working with food without a certified food manager present. Two employees are working with food in kitchen and two employees are serving food to customers.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee box of donuts stored on top of tortilla chip bin in kitchen near entrance. Employee removed box of donuts from top of chip bin during this inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. One container of cooking oil stored directly on floor inside exterior storage shed behind building. Employee removed oil from floor during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor in external storage shed behind building soiled with food debris. Ceiling in kitchen above reach-in freezer soiled with dust.
Jan 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Server filled a basket to be served to customers with tortilla chips with bare hands. Inspector had employee put on gloves and educated employee on barehand contact.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw beef on shelf above pan of cooked chicken inside reach-in cooler in kitchen near kitchen entrance. Manager moved raw beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Raw shell eggs on shelf above bottles of butter inside lower portion of make-table near cookline. Manager moved raw shell eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored on shelf above coffee and coffee machine in kitchen near handwash sink. Manager removed glass cleaner from shelf during this inspection.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager's certificate expired 08/02/2023. No other certified managers for establishment. Manager stated he has already scheduled an appointment to be re-certified.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles cracked in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Jug of frying oil stored on floor inside exterior storage shed. Frying oil is being used to help hold the freezer door shut.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid behind building left open. Manager closed lid during this inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on top of bin of dried beans near kitchen entrance. Employee placed wet wiping cloth back into the sanitizer solution during this inspection.
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