Los Amigos Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
52
Score
Los Amigos Restaurant has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 15, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 12 violations per visit.
“No plan review submitted” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Ruskin average 75, so Los Amigos Restaurant trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork in reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans submitted in 12/2024 and was denied 2/12/2025 due to lack of communication. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near mop sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ice cream on food for establishment in reach in freezer.
08B-49-4
52
Apr 29, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 59 F- retell 52 F, beef 63 F- retell 43 F, milk 51 F in reach in cooler next to door. Employee placed beef in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee work with raw meat and touched roll of paper towels without changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans submitted in 12/2024 and was denied 2/12/2025 due to lack of communication. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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. No proof of employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in kitchen, employee replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in walk in cooler and reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of chips on floor, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers next to 3 compartment sink and cups next to ice machine wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer across from walk in cooler in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in coolers.
10-17-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons not all facing the same direction.
25-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink, employee placed large pot under pipe to catch the water.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm chlorine, employee remade tested 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
32
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
21
Mar 21, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored next to sugar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Cleaner next to sugar. **Time Extended**
41-10-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine relocated to kitchen, storage room is now a walk in cooler, and a trailer is located out back with single service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales and beef in walk in cooler not date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plastic chipping on reach in cooler shelving. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler. Side of chest freezer broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in coolers, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in woman's restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
37
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flies flying around in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over milk in walk in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold milk 46F, chicken 45F, horchata 43-44F placed into chest freezer reached 39-43F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored next to sugar. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine relocated to kitchen, storage room is now a walk in cooler, and a trailer is located out back with single service items. **Warning**
51-16-7
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 soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales and beef in walk in cooler not date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers broken. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in coolers, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service on floor in storage trailer. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 50 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in woman's restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in disrepair above 3 Compartment Sink. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover not over drain in mop sink. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table.operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to ice machine. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plastic chipping on reach in cooler shelving. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler. Side of chest freezer broken. **Warning**
14-11-5
10
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef and raw shell eggs in reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes with out sanitizing. Discussed with operator the 3 step processes, employee sanitized dishes at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp 45 F in reach in cooler, operator placed on ice at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ruben Barrera expired 10/13/2021 and Mirza Barahona expired 10/13/2021.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 4+ employees working with no certified food manager at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided 1 food handler certification.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink temped 79 F ran approximately 2 minutes.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind chest freezer in front of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
30
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching lettuce, tomatoes and cheese with bare hands. Discussed with operator no bare hand contact.
09-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 49 F, cut lettuce cut 45 F- retemp 43 F, pork 53 F- retemp 43 F, beef 53 F- retemp 42 F in reach in cooler operator placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and pick up shell off of floor then changed gloves without washing hands.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 Compartment Sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels at time of inspection. **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. Rice in reach in cooler not date marked. Cooked beef in walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near mop sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in container of rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups and plastic containers wet nesting next to ice machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in disrepair in front of 3 Compartment Sink and back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container of onions lid cracked in reach in cooler.
14-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster on grass.
33-23-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above chest freezer next to back door.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice.
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted next to reach in cooler.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in coolers next to fryers.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat thawing in standing water in 3 Compartment Sink. Employee placed meat in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe onto floor at handwash sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0 ppm operator remade tested 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled next to chest freezer. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Amigos Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Amigos Restaurant on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Amigos Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Los Amigos Restaurant.
How does Los Amigos Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?
Los Amigos Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Ruskin average of 75.
Has Los Amigos Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Amigos Restaurant have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Los Amigos Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Amigos Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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