Los Amigos
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Los Amigos 16 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “ceasing operations and reporting” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to the broader Brighton restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Daylight visible under back door. Replace door sweeps as needed to prevent pests from entering building.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Jun 24, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Slow drip from pipe in basement. Repair as needed. No food near drip.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Jan 18, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe in back of basement with slow drip. Repair as needed
590.005/5-205.15-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Sun light visible under back door. Repair/replace door sweep as needed to prevent pets from entering.
590.006/6-202.15-C
90
Sep 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Heavy carbon buildup on the grill top used to cook meats. This includes the edges of the grill top and cooking surface. Evidence of recent use and accumulated soils Properly clean food contact surfaces
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Grill top used to cook meats at the establishment broken in multiple areas causing the grill top to not sit correctly on the equipment. Multiple areas of the surface is bent or broken. Per the PIC the other unit available on site is not working Make proper repairs to equipment or replace
590.004/4-501.11-C
86
Jul 13, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Guacamole 44F pico 48F and corn salsa 43F at service line in cooler holding reading 44F. Pans placed on ice bath. Discontinue using cooler for cold holding. Service or replace as needed to ensure temperatures are 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Before use after cleaning (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff rinsing clean pans and placing on drying rack without sanitizing. Retrain staff to wash rinse and sanitize all utensils and equipment prior to air drying.
590.004/4-702.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Bags of shrimp stored in same box as fish fillet. Store fish and shrimp separately to prevent cross contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot holding cabinet with chicken at 110F and peppers and onions at 90F. Cabinet reading 165F holding at 149F. Chicken discarded due to unknown time out of temperature. PIC stated peppers and onions cooked in last hour- reheated to 206F for hot holding.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumers with confirmed illness reported eating at this location. Operations discontinued until further investigation
590.008/8-404.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Cup without handle in bulk sugar bin. Use utensils with handles and store outside of bulk bins to prevent contamination from the hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelving racks in two-door cooler degraded and flaking. Replace or resurface as needed.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cracked and soiled scoop in bulk salt bin. Discard damaged utensil and replace as needed.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards for prep and at service line observed scoured and stained. Discard or resurface to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-501.12-C
41
Jun 23, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Before use after cleaning (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff rinsing clean pans and placing on drying rack without sanitizing. Retrain staff to wash rinse and sanitize all utensils and equipment prior to air drying.
590.004/4-702.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Guacamole 44F pico 48F and corn salsa 43F at service line in cooler holding reading 44F. Pans placed on ice bath. Discontinue using cooler for cold holding. Service or replace as needed to ensure temperatures are 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot holding cabinet with chicken at 110F and peppers and onions at 90F. Cabinet reading 165F holding at 149F. Chicken discarded due to unknown time out of temperature. PIC stated peppers and onions cooked in last hour- reheated to 206F for hot holding.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Bags of shrimp stored in same box as fish fillet. Store fish and shrimp separately to prevent cross contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumers with confirmed illness reported eating at this location. Operations discontinued until further investigation
590.008/8-404.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Cup without handle in bulk sugar bin. Use utensils with handles and store outside of bulk bins to prevent contamination from the hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards for prep and at service line observed scoured and stained. Discard or resurface to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cracked and soiled scoop in bulk salt bin. Discard damaged utensil and replace as needed.
590.004/4-101.11-C
43
Jun 9, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Provide tight fitting filters in exhaust hood system above the cookline. Multiple filters are damaged and loose fitting Violation noted at the time of the reinspection on 06/08/23
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired 05/09/23- Provide an updated sticker from a BFD certified hood cleaning company. Violation noted at the time of the reinspection on 06/08/23
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Jun 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Approved system and cleanable fixtures (p)
Inspector notes: Per ISD Plumbing Inspector: All food prep sinks require indirect drains and proper venting installed per plumbing code 248CMR. Contact licensed plumber and apply for necessary permits. Then contact ISD Plumbing for approval.
590.005/5-202.11-P
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection there was no sanitizer set up.Provide proper sanitizer at all work/prep stations. PIC corrected & tested Quats sanitizer 200PPM
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: There are multiple reports of a foodborne illness from items consumed at this location. Establishment was issued a TSOP(Temporary suspension of the Permit). Samples were taken of implicated items cooled/stored under refrigeration. All food items have been embargoed.Owner has been instructed not to handle any food items at this time without approval from the Health Division. Owner was contacted & instructed to contact ISD Health department (617-635-5326)the next business day and speak to a supervisor for instructions to move ahead with the investigation.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Posted certified food managers certificate observed expired.Provide current certificate from a full time employee.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired 05/09/23- Provide an updated sticker from a BFD certified hood cleaning company. Violation noted at the time of the reinspection on 06/08/23
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Interior walls & ceiling of the walk in unit observed with visible soils & mold like substance.Clean to remove all soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Provide tight fitting filters in exhaust hood system above the cookline. Multiple filters are damaged and loose fitting Violation noted at the time of the reinspection on 06/08/23
590.005/5-205.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple wire rack shelving units with visible rust & soils.Clean to remove soils replace/resurface shelving units.-Walk in refrigerator
590.004/4-501.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the chest freezers to remove excess ice build up.
590.004/4-601.11-C
52
May 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Approved system and cleanable fixtures (p)
Inspector notes: Per ISD Plumbing Inspector: All food prep sinks require indirect drains and proper venting installed per plumbing code 248CMR. Contact licensed plumber and apply for necessary permits. Then contact ISD Plumbing for approval.
590.005/5-202.11-P
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: There are multiple reports of a foodborne illness from items consumed at this location. Establishment was issued a TSOP(Temporary suspension of the Permit). Samples were taken of implicated items cooled/stored under refrigeration. All food items have been embargoed.Owner has been instructed not to handle any food items at this time without approval from the Health Division. Owner was contacted & instructed to contact ISD Health department (617-635-5326)the next business day and speak to a supervisor for instructions to move ahead with the investigation.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection there was no sanitizer set up.Provide proper sanitizer at all work/prep stations. PIC corrected & tested Quats sanitizer 200PPM
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Interior walls & ceiling of the walk in unit observed with visible soils & mold like substance.Clean to remove all soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Posted certified food managers certificate observed expired.Provide current certificate from a full time employee.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple wire rack shelving units with visible rust & soils.Clean to remove soils replace/resurface shelving units.-Walk in refrigerator
590.004/4-501.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the chest freezers to remove excess ice build up.
590.004/4-601.11-C
58
May 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Approved system and cleanable fixtures (p)
Inspector notes: Per ISD Plumbing Inspector: All food prep and 3 compartment sinks require indirect drains and proper venting installed per plumbing code 248CMR. Contact licensed plumber and apply for necessary permits. Then contact ISD Plumbing for approval.
590.005/5-202.11-P
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection there was no sanitizer set up.Provide proper sanitizer at all work/prep stations. PIC corrected & tested Quats sanitizer 200PPM
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: There are multiple reports of a foodborne illness from items consumed at this location. Establishment was issued a TSOP(Temporary suspension of the Permit). Samples were taken of implicated items cooled/stored under refrigeration. All food items have been embargoed.Owner has been instructed not to handle any food items at this time without approval from the Health Division. Owner was contacted & instructed to contact ISD Health department (617-635-5326)the next business day and speak to a supervisor for instructions to move ahead with the investigation.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple wire rack shelving units with visible rust & soils.Clean to remove soils replace/resurface shelving units.-Walk in refrigerator
590.004/4-501.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the chest freezers to remove excess ice build up.
590.004/4-601.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Posted certified food managers certificate observed expired.Provide current certificate from a full time employee.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Interior walls & ceiling of the walk in unit observed with visible soils & mold like substance.Clean to remove all soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
58
May 18, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: There are multiple reports of a foodborne illness from items consumed at this location. Establishment was issued a TSOP(Temporary suspension of the Permit). Samples were taken of implicated items cooled/stored under refrigeration. All food items have been embargoed.Owner has been instructed not to handle any food items at this time without approval from the Health Division. Owner was contacted & instructed to contact ISD Health department (617-635-5326)the next business day and speak to a supervisor for instructions to move ahead with the investigation.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection there was no sanitizer set up.Provide proper sanitizer at all work/prep stations. PIC corrected & tested Quats sanitizer 200PPM
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the chest freezers to remove excess ice build up.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple wire rack shelving units with visible rust & soils.Clean to remove soils replace/resurface shelving units.-Walk in refrigerator
590.004/4-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Interior walls & ceiling of the walk in unit observed with visible soils & mold like substance.Clean to remove all soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Posted certified food managers certificate observed expired.Provide current certificate from a full time employee.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
67
Nov 21, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelf below prep table next to fryolators with heavy rusting- Repair to make surface smooth durable and cleanable
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Area of floor behind cookline with heavy grease buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Amigos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Amigos on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Amigos?
Across the inspection record, “ceasing operations and reporting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Los Amigos.
How does Los Amigos compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Los Amigos most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brighton average of 88.
Has Los Amigos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Amigos have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los Amigos 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 Los Amigos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Amigos is inspected around five times per year on average.
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