Amigos Carniceria
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Amigos Carniceria, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
“Covering receptacles” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Guadalupe restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Covering Receptacles
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The dumpster lid was left open. Maintain closed at all times. An employee then closed the dumpster lid
5-501.113
95
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Covering Receptacles
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: One of the dumpster lids was left open. Maintain closed at all times. The management had the dumpster lid closed
5-501.113
95
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 5 Cantaloupes in the walk-in to have on the exterior dark brown/black organic matter and an overly soft rind. Discussed with PIC All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. Embargoed the cantaloupes. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection
3-101.11
Toilet tissue not available in restroom
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no toilet paper in the employee and customer bathrooms as time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to always supply toilet paper in the bathrooms. PIC placed toilet paper in the bathroom at time of inspection
6-302.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed knives stored on the magnetic strip above the meat trimming tables stored away as clean with meat particles dried onto the blade. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC took the knives to get washed and employee cleaned the magnetic strip
4-601.11(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Observed containers of flour, rice and lard with bowls stored in the product. Discussed with PIC when storing scoops in foods, to utilize scoops with handles and store with handle upright
3-304.12
Single-use articles reused
Inspector notes: Observed several containers labeled with milk or peeled garlic filled with different seasonings. Discussed with PIC Single-use food containers are intended for single-use and are not designed to be washed and re-used for storage of food
4-502.13(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed the hand wash sink by the freezer to be functional but not fully attached to the wall. Also observed the front door of the prep table to be broken and falling off when opened. Freezer was holding meat at a temperature of 20*F. Per PIC the technician was called prior to inspection. Discussed with PIC all equipment shall be maintained in good repair at all times
4-501.11
61
Sep 13, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
Inspector notes: Observed cutting boards in the kitchen across from the flat top grill, in the walk-in and the veggie cutting station with food residue, plastic flaking off, warped, and heavily scored with stains. Discussed with PIC to resurface or discard the cutting board. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times
4-101.11(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed deep 35 gallon containers of adobo sauce with a central internal temperature of 63*F in the walk-in cooler. Per PIC the sauce was made 2 hours prior to the inspection. Discussed with PIC
3-501.15(A)
Handwashing Sinks - Location and Placement
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cutting and prepping meat in the walk-in refrigerator without hand sink or soap, but paper towels were present. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) when prepping food in a cold room a handwash sink must be present and supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC was able to bring in a mobile hand wash sink with soap and hot water at time of inspection
5-204.11
Toilet tissue not available in restroom
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no toilet paper in the public bathrooms as time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to always supply toilet paper in the bathrooms. PIC placed toilet paper in the bathroom at time of inspection
6-302.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed on the walk-in door with parts of the gasket missing and also there was a type of spray foam flaking off. Discussed with PIC to clean off the flaking spray foam and replace gasket. Also observed missing caulking along the splash guards at the handwashing sink next to the veggie cutting station. Discussed with PIC physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.11
61
Jun 28, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: >>>>Observed employee cutting carne asada on a cutting board if front of the freezer. The cutting board was melted, warped, and heavily scored. Cutting board was removed from service/ use at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to resurface or discard the cutting board. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times
4-101.11(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: >>>Observed pork skin and longaniza stored directly on the speed rack in the walk-in. The speed racks had heavy accumulation of food debris and grease on all rungs. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) all food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Also observed the cutting boards in the walk-in that has accumulated food debris and bloodstains. Per PIC the cutting boards in walk-in have not been used since last inspection on 2/7/24. Discussed with PIC to have the speed racks and cutting boards wash rinsed and sanitized, prior to reinspection on 6/28/24. Food contact surfaces within an environment of 41*F or less shall be cleaned every 24 hours. Also discussed alternative method for drying pork skin and hanging longaniza to be implemented. Discussed the use of food safe hooks to hang pork skin and longaniza within the walk-in. Also observed directly across from the walk-in cutting boards, multiple knives and knife sharpener with a heavy accumulation of food debris being stored in between cardboard boxes actively used to store raw meats within the walk-in. Discussed proper storage of in-use utensils with PIC. PIC relocated utensils to ware washing area to be properly washed/rinsed/sanitized at the time of inspection. Reinspection scheduled for 6/28/24
4-602.11(A-D)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: >Observed the shelves in the large walk-in with rusty and dust and food debris accumulation. Discussed with PIC the surfaces shall be smooth and cleanable surface. PIC said new shelves will be installed by next routine inspection. Also discussed food debris accumulation on the freezers and prep table. Discussed with PIC to have the handles of the freezers and prep tables to be cleaned at a frequency to avoid accumulation of food debris. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amigos Carniceria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amigos Carniceria on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amigos Carniceria?
Across the inspection record, “covering receptacles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Amigos Carniceria.
How does Amigos Carniceria compare to other restaurants in Guadalupe?
Amigos Carniceria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Guadalupe average of 95.
Has Amigos Carniceria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Amigos Carniceria have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Amigos Carniceria 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 Amigos Carniceria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amigos Carniceria is inspected around five times per year on average.
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