VIEJO AMIGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Name: VIEJO AMIGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address: 2193 NW 11 DR, CHIEFLAND, FL, 32626, US
Rating: 72.1

2193 NW 11 DR, CHIEFLAND, FL 32626

License #4800577

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72.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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VIEJO AMIGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT in CHIEFLAND currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 8 critical, 4 major, 8 minor.

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[01B-02-5] Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: Raw chicken 49F, raw beef 50F. Manager stated the chicken and beef have been held inside the cooler overnight and have not been removed today.
[03A-02-5] Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: Raw chicken 49F, raw beef 50F. Manager stated the chicken and beef have been held inside the cooler overnight and have not been removed today. Stop sales issued.

Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-02-5] 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.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen at entrance. Employee swept the area during this inspection.
[06-01-5] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[36-50-4] 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.
[05-08-4] 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.
[22-02-4] 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.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in mop sink behind building.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster behind building left open.
[53A-05-6] 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.

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