La Amistad
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, La Amistad has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about seven violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 18 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES FROM THE CURRENT PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES WITH THE COMPANY'S IDPH CERTIFICATION NUMBER AND ALL RECENT PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
82
Feb 13, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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95
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2596035 ON 06/10/2024. # 41. PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. #45 ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. #47. NOTED A WOODEN BLOCK BEING USED IN BETWEEN COOKS LINE COOLERS AS A KNIFE HOLDER. WOOD CUT WITH DEEP GROOVES AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST PROVIDE A WASHABLE KNIFE HOLDER AND REMOVE WOOD. #49. EXTERIOR OF BOTH COOKS LINE COOLERS NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57. NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
10
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS AT ALL TIMES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQAUTE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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64
Jun 10, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR BEING USED NOT TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. OPEN AND TORN MESH SCREEN WITH OPEN 3 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE SIDES. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREENED DOOR, NO HOLES IN SCREENS OR OPENINGS.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED A WOODEN BLOCK BEING USED IN BETWEEN COOKS LINE COOLERS AS A KNIFE HOLDER. WOOD CUT WITH DEEP GROOVES AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST PROVIDE A WASHABLE KNIFE HOLDER AND REMOVE WOOD.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF BOTH COOKS LINE COOLERS NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ENTRANCE WAY WOODEN ARCHES TO THE REAR DISH AREA AND REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----FLOORS UNDER THE REAR PREP METAL RACK SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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67
Jun 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2562333 DATED 8/17/2022 NOT CORRECTED. --OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RETAKE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED DISPOSABLE SPOONS (USED FOR EATING) USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
39
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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74
Aug 17, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS RETAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN COPIES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RETAKE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH FUNCTIONING AND ACCURATE THERMOMETERS FOR CHECKING THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF ALL OF THE SAID UNITS AND MAINTENANCE.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE SHELVING UNIT NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER AND MAINTAINED IT PROPERLY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD AND WHILE IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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67
Mar 26, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES ADJUSTED THEIR MASK AND WIPED THEIR NOSE AT THE SAME TIME WITH GLOVES ON AND CONTINUED TO PREPARE FOOD. THEN WENT TO THE REAR REFRIGERATION UNIT WHILE WEARING SAME GLOVES, OPENED THE REFRIGERATION UNIT PICKED UP FOOD ITEMS AND BACK TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO CONTINUE PREPPING. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. GLOVES. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES WHENEVER THE MOVE FROM ONE TASK TO ANOTHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN SOUP 47.2F, BEANS 44.6F, BEEF 47.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ONE OF THE MECHANICAL STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.
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70
Jul 22, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED 2-DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR DISH AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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74
Jun 25, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON MENU. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS, SUCH AS EGG DISHES, THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE AND INFORM SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. OPEN 1 TO 3 INCH GAPS ON THE BOTTOM AND SIDES, TORN MESH SCREEN THROUGHOUT DOOR WITH HOLES. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING DOOR ON ALL SIDES WITH NO TEARS OR HOLES IN MESH SCREENING.
38
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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78
Jun 17, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN VARIOUS COOLERS. APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS COOKED BEEF AT 51.3F, 3 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.5F, 2 LBS COOKED CHORIZO AT 54.8F ALL IN THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. IN THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER FOUND 3 LBS FISH AT 47.1F, IN THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND 3 LBS COOKED PORK AT 48.2F, COOKED BEEF AT 51.6F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 46.8F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE #300.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. COOLER FOUND WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 58.3F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED BEEF AT 51.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON MENU. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS, SUCH AS EGG DISHES, THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE AND INFORM SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR HAND CLEANSER LOCATED AT THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.
10
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10-1-18 #2223181 NOT CORRECTED. #55- FOUND FLOOR WITH DEBRIS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AT SAID AREA .#57- FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #58-OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
60
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PREPARED,TCS READY TO EAT FOODS IN ALL COOLERS WITHOUT ANY DATE LABELS OF ANY KIND. APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS ALL DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL COOKED, TCS READY TO EAT FOODS, SUCH AS COOKED BEEF AND COOKED PORK, HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN ALL COOLERS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS FROM THE PREPARED DATE WHICH INCLUDES THE PREPARATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: BROKEN/INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. OPEN 1 TO 3 INCH GAPS ON THE BOTTOM AND SIDES, TORN MESH SCREEN THROUGHOUT DOOR WITH HOLES. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING DOOR ON ALL SIDES WITH NO TEARS OR HOLES IN MESH SCREENING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: CUSTOMERS NOTED PASSING THROUGH DISH WASHING AREA AND FOOD STORAGE REFRIGERATION TO ACCESS THE WASHROOM. MUST NOT ALLOW CUSTOMERS TO USE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN FOOD STORAGE/DISH AREA.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WET WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT INSIDE THE ICE.
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY DIRTY UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Oct 1, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: : 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINERS USED AT COOK LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 FOUND FLOOR WITH DEBRIS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AT SAID AREA .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS AIR-DRY WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGE. -
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 14, 2018
Reinspection
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204-11(C) NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AT STORAGE/FUTURE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK ALSO PROVIDE SOAP, PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. ON 9-14-18 HAND WASHING SINK STILL NOT INSTALLED. LICENSE RE-INSPECTION INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINERS USED AT COOK LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): ACCUMULATION ON DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES,DEEP FRYER IN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED WHEELS FOR THE EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 FOUND FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP,WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE REACH-IN FREEZER,DEBRIS AROUND MOP SINK,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,CORNERS, UNDER THE SHELVES AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS AIR-DRY WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGE
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL BEHIND THE FAUCET OF MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 (B) OBSERVE LIGHT AT FRONT PREP AREA END CAPS BROKEN REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE,REMOVE DUCT TAPE,ALSO REMOVE ALL ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD. MUST REPAIR FOR FOOD PROTECTION AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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45
Sep 6, 2018
License
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204-11(C)NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AT STORAGE/ FUTURE REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK ALSO PROVIDE SOAP,PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): ACCUMULATION ON DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES,DEEP FRYER IN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED WHEELS FOR THE EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINERS USED AT COOK LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 FOUND FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP,WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE REACH-IN FREEZER,DEBRIS AROUND MOP SINK,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,CORNERS, UNDER THE SHELVES AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS AIR-DRY WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGE. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL BEHIND THE FAUCET OF MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 (B) OBSERVE LIGHT AT FRONT PREP AREA END CAPS BROKEN REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE,REMOVE DUCT TAPE,ALSO REMOVE ALL ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD. MUST REPAIR FOR FOOD PROTECTION AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Amistad last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Amistad on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Amistad?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at La Amistad.
Has La Amistad's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Amistad have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Amistad 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 La Amistad inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Amistad is inspected around two times per year on average.
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