Los Amigos Cafee
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Los Amigos Cafee, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Los Amigos Cafee's latest score of 70 falls below the Miami average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at reach in cooler at kitchen
08A-04-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at reach in cooler at kitchen.
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath stove.
36-73-4
70
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2025.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw salmon inside reach in cooler located across the prep table. Operator placed products in correct order based on cooking parameters. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelf with rust accumulation located across the prep table.
14-33-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket located across the prep table soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottle containing oil located across the cook line with no label.
02D-01-5
64
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush used at coffee prep station.
14-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket located in back storage area torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located at front counter with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles containing oil not labeled near cook line. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanada de ham and cheese (125F - Hot Holding); croquettes (130F - Hot Holding) in the front counter hot box for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator turned up heat in the hot box.
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the 3 door reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse - a different product was used for the wash and for the sanitize steps. Observed soap and sanitizer in the same compartment. Educated employee how to properly set up 3 compartment.
16-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed small reach in cooler with gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed 3 compartment sink at the front counter with pipes leaking. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
67
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding) at 3 door reach in cooler in kitchen, as per manager since previous day. Observed cream cheese (67F - Cold Holding), as per manager for 2 hours. Operator called repair technician during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Chlorine (25ppm) at triple sink, advised manager to add more chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicines stored on shelf above prep area in kitchen.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over RTE croissants at reach in cooler in kitchen
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding) at 3 door reach in cooler in kitchen, as per manager since previous day.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with stains in dish area
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen, manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized utensils not properly stored. Observed utensils stored not inverted at front counter.
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks in dish area
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at front counter area
36-22-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled in kitchen area
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service can of condensed milk stored inside reach in cooler at front counter.
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in bottom of reach in flip top cooler in kitchen area
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at triple sink when valves are closed at front counter.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of cutting board. Manager removed cloth. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-12-4
26
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Observed chlorine solution at 3 compartment sink at 200 plus ppm. Operator diluted solution with water. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Observed quaternary ammonium test strips. Establishment utilizes chlorine. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation cooler and near 3 door reach in cooler next to cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation cooler and near 3 door reach in cooler next to cook line. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
74
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm.
22-42-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed rice (112F - Cooling), rice with beans (101F - Cooling) at 3 door reach in cooler next to cook line. Discussed proper cooling procedures with manager.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over cooked chicken at 3 door reach in cooler next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
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 black beans (112F - Hot Holding) at room temperature on shelf underneath steam table. Advised manager to place product inside steam table or reach in cooler.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed establishment utilizes cleaning product with bleach for ware washing.
22-38-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed container of rice with beans and container of rice cooling inside closed container. Manager removed aluminum foil from containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. Manager replenished appear towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at preparation cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking pots not inverted on reach in cooler next to cook line and near ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation cooler and near 3 door reach in cooler next to cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of grease.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service bulk trays not inverted on reach in cooler next to cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked ham thawing at room temperature near 3 compartment sink. Advised manager to place product inside reach in cooler or place product underneath cool, running water.
06-01-5
22
Mar 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: 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. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at storage area at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at storage area at kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
67
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Amigos Cafee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Amigos Cafee on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Amigos Cafee?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Los Amigos Cafee.
How does Los Amigos Cafee compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Los Amigos Cafee most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Los Amigos Cafee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Los Amigos Cafee have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Los Amigos Cafee means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Los Amigos Cafee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Amigos Cafee is inspected around three times per year on average.
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