Amelia's Taqueria III
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Amelia's Taqueria III nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Brighton restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls at three bay sink with a black mold-like substance. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards near prep area heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Magnetic strip for knives storage with rust. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some bulk food storag containers without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
82
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Scoops for bulkfood containers stored with the handle in the product- Corrected on site
590.003/3-304.12-C
Warewashing equipment clean solutions (c)
Inspector notes: Wash water with food debris and soils- Change with proper frequency
590.004/4-501.18-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Certificate for the CFPM at the location is expired- Provide documentation for enrollment in an approved CFPM program
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple damp wiping cloths on counters- Maintain in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
82
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic hose draining at serving line handsink. Remove and plumb properly.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at toilet without signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water at prep area hand sink with very low pressure. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Fan at storage area with dust and debris. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Jun 8, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Three Bay Sink- Sanitizing bay not registering any QUATs snaitizer level. It appears the sanitizer dispenser is not working properly. Repair to mantain 200-400ppm QUATs.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed beans placed on top of the hot holding unit storing rice registered 115F. PIC moved them to re-heat on stove top immediatley at 165F or above. Mantain TCS at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Several metal containers with beans and meats (only beans below 135F at this time) stored on the top of the hot holding unit storing rice. Provide additional hot holding equippment.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Several wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Three Bay Sink with a slow leak at the bottom contained with plastic bucket.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Utility lines and part of the wall behind cooking line with grease build up. clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.12-C
58
Oct 7, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot Holding Unit at the rear was not plugged in. Beans 110F Chicken 116F Beef 118F. PIC stated thay had put there for less than 1 hour and placed it for immediate re-heating at 165F. Mantain at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Serving line refrigerating unit leaking water from the bottom a pan was placed under. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Several boxes with single use utensils/containers stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Severage packaged food items placed on the floor. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
74
Apr 26, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Grill area soiled from ansul system. Fryolator soiled from ansul system release. Stove top soiled from ansul release. Clean all surfaces before re opening.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood system soiled from Ansul system releasing on cookline and prep kitchen. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors soiled with grease and ansul debris on cookline. Clean all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amelia's Taqueria III last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amelia's Taqueria III on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amelia's Taqueria III?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Amelia's Taqueria III.
How does Amelia's Taqueria III compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Amelia's Taqueria III most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.
Has Amelia's Taqueria III's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amelia's Taqueria III have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Amelia's Taqueria III means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Amelia's Taqueria III inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amelia's Taqueria III is inspected around two times per year on average.
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