Los Amigos Cafe # 2
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
26
Score
Inspectors have visited Los Amigos Cafe # 2 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 10, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Los Amigos Cafe # 2 on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast stored on top of ready to eat vegetables inside double door reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Breaded Fish (118F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator reheating to correct temperature Cooked Breaded Fish (138F - Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed inside coffee machine at front counter.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Francisco with expired certificate.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink next to triple sink.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on top of preparation table next to double door reach in freezer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees with no proof of training.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to triple sink at kitchen area. Operator provided soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on the floor under triple sink at kitchen area. Also observed 1 dead roach on the floor under preparation table next to flat top at kitchen area. Also observed 1 dead roach on the floor under dining table at front counter. Also observed 2 dead roaches in the floor under water heater unit.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation with not hair restraint at kitchen area.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole on the floor between back exit door and reach in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at double door reach in freezer at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed back door screen torn at kitchen area.
35B-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with mold like substance at triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside mop bucket next to hand wash sink at front counter.
42-01-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor under equipments all around kitchen area.
36-10-4
26
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (58 F - Cold Holding) Cooked pork (62 F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (53 F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler according to operator since yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (58 F - Cold Holding) Cooked pork (62 F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (53 F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler according to operator since yesterday. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen area hand washing sink not soap. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand washing sink. Operator provided a new paper roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen area ceiling vent soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened soda can in the prep table. Operator discarded soda can **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of sodas stored in the front counter area floor, observed cases of oranges stored on the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed kitchen hand washing sink faucet leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container not labeled.
02D-01-5
45
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding); flan (62F - Cold Holding) over ice at front counter. As per employee, products placed on ice bath less than 1 hour. Advised employee to add ice to surrounding containers. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water at 3 compartment sink at 81F. Employee ran water for approximately 5 minutes. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at kitchen and women's bathroom. Employee replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink at kitchen. Observed hot water at 80F-81F at hand sinks at front counter and men and women bathrooms ran water for approximately 3 minutes. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor at remote storage room located behind building. Observed cardboard box of oranges stored on floor at front counter area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed hot water at 82F at mop sink. Ran water for approximately 3 minutes. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris near 3 compartment sink and near rice and beans storage containers at kitchen. Also observed AC vent soiled with black substance at kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area. **Warning**
36-37-5
47
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk at 65F. As per employee, product was out at room temperature for less than 30 minutes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed milk at 64F cold holding at reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee, product was out at room temperature for less than 20 minutes. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter and kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter and kitchen. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter and kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: No soap provided at handwash sink **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor at kitchen and remote storage room. Observed box of oranges stored on floor at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed bag of onion stored on floor at cook line. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with grease at cook line. Observed ceiling vent near kitchen entrance soiled with black substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with grease at cook line. Observed ceiling vent near kitchen entrance soiled with black substance. **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris near preparation table at kitchen and near rice containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris near preparation table at kitchen and near rice containers. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking pot not inverted at remote storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed cooking pot not inverted at remote storage area. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
58
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk at 65F. As per employee, product was out at room temperature for less than 30 minutes. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded fish (96F - Hot Holding); boniato (80F - Hot Holding) at room temperature near steam table. As per cook, for approximately 40 minutes. Discussed time as a public health control with cook. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed broom and mop stored in front of hand sink at front counter. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter and kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter and kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking pot not inverted at remote storage area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor at kitchen and remote storage room. Observed box of oranges stored on floor at front counter. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with grease at cook line. Observed ceiling vent near kitchen entrance soiled with black substance. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris near preparation table at kitchen and near rice containers. **Warning**
36-27-5
37
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked beef at 2 door reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen and front counter. Manager replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Printed and provided employee health reporting agreement and some employees reviewed ex and signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager replenished soap.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door open during inspection.
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish and pork thawing at room temperature at 3 compartment sink.
06-01-5
50
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and pork stored over cooked turkey at reach in cooler. Coached manager on safe food storage and provided Safe Food Storage handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed churrasco (85F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. Observed potatoes (89F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Advised employee to reheat items to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose connected at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen and men's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of flan not date marked at front counter. As per manager, items were prepared on the previous day.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees preparing food not wearing hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint separating from ceiling above walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on cutting board at cook line. Employee discarded beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of onions and raw beef stored on floor near 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole above back exit door.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back exit door.
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef and whole raw turkey thawing at room temperature at 3 compartment sink. Advised manager to place items inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at front counter. Employee inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black substance at 3 compartment sink. Observed walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
29
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Amigos Cafe # 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Amigos Cafe # 2 on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Amigos Cafe # 2?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Los Amigos Cafe # 2.
How does Los Amigos Cafe # 2 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Los Amigos Cafe # 2 most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Los Amigos Cafe # 2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Los Amigos Cafe # 2 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Los Amigos Cafe # 2 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Los Amigos Cafe # 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Amigos Cafe # 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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