AMIGOS MEXICAN & SPANISH REST
Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33417
Palm Beach County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 14 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 7/16/2025
Inspection #: 3646604
Inspection Date: 7/14/2025
Inspection #: 3646604
Inspection Date: 6/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10860673
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 6/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10860304
- 21-10-4:Basic - Visibly soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cutting board at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine, retested at chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth and then handled clean utensils and plates to prepare food for customer without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 5 rodent droppings in kitchen on dry storage area shelves/boxes. Approximately 50 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor in dry storage area. Approximately 3 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor in prep/dish machine area. Advised Operator to remove droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cooked onions (94F - Hot Holding); cooked plantains (100F - Hot Holding). Operator stated onions cooked and plantains reheated prior to being held for less than 2 hours. Operator moved items to be reheated to 165F and held at 135F or above. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator diluted to chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 12/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8856845
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. In Kitchen;Employee handled raw chicken then handled clean utensils without washing hands Advised employee who washed hands Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At Walk-in Cooler; Raw chicken stored above raw beef Operator fixed Corrected On-Site
- 11-07-5: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. Emailed poster
- 11-27-4: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. Emailed poster
Inspection Date: 8/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8718523
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line; employee beverage on flip top cooler cutting board. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked rice (108F - Cooling 2:15pm). Operator stated rice cooling since 10:00am, stored in deep, covered pan, did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See Stop Sale.
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked rice (108F - Cooling 2:15pm). Operator stated rice cooling since 10:00am, stored in deep, covered pan, did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See Stop Sale.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw beef stored over sour cream. Operator moved sour cream to top shelf. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 6/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8690980
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 6/10/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8690779
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At dry storage area; plastic bucket designed/labeled for chemical use only used to store/in direct contact with rice. Advised Operator to use food grade storage container. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At white upright reach in freezer; plastic wrapped/portioned raw pork stored over uncovered pan of ready to eat cheese empanadas. Operator moved empanadas above raw pork. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under triple sink. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen on floor in front of ice machine. 2 rodent droppings in kitchen on window sill behind clean dish storage rack. 1 rodent dropping on bar behind drink dispenser. 3 rodent droppings on sticky trap on floor in corner behind bar. 2 rodent droppings on floor behind bar. Advised Operator to remove droppings and clean/sanitize areas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cooked plantains (121F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (126F - Hot Holding). Operator stated items prepared 30 minutes prior, held at room temperature until served. Advised Operator to reheat to 165F and properly hot hold at 135F or above. Warning
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. At Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator diluted to chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk-in cooler; cooked rice, no date mark. Operator stated rice was prepared two days prior, applied appropriate date mark. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 4/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8653700
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 4/15/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8651625
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink; employee washed, rinse and placed to dry food storage containers without sanitizing. Employee set up triple sink to chlorine 100ppm, properly sanitized dishes. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings in dining room on floor next to door entering expo line. 4 rodent droppings on floor behind bar under liquor rails. 4 rodent droppings on floor under sliding glass door reach in cooler at expo line. 4 rodent droppings on floor at dry storage area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 4/10/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8648830
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 30 rodent droppings in kitchen dry storage area on top of bags of rice, boxes of corn starch, containers of sugar and boxes of single service articles. Approximately 50 rodent droppings in kitchen dry storage area on floor under shelves. Approximately 10 rodent droppings in kitchen on top of bag in box soda dispensing system. 5 rodent droppings in kitchen on prep table. 3 rodent droppings in kitchen prep area on top of boxes of rice. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under dish machine. 10 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor behind reach in freezer. 10 rodent droppings in kitchen on window sill behind clean dish storage shelves. Approximately 10 rodent droppings in kitchen under triple sink. Approximately 10 rodent droppings in kitchen under/behind ice machine. Approximately 10 rodent droppings on shelves under expo window. Approximately 100 rodent droppings behind bar on shelves with clean glasses/liquor bottles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Approximately 50 rodent droppings throughout establishment. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 4/10/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8650232
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 4/8/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8499040
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with visual mold like substance inside. Advised operator to clean and sanitize. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages in food prep area, over food storage areas in kitchen and expo line. Operator removed beverages. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. At expo line, shelf above prepared uncovered salsa visually soiled with heavy dust buildup. Advised operator to cover salsa and clean shelf. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 #10 can of tomatoes Warning
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw fish and proceeded to prepare plates of cooked food without washing hands and changing gloves. Advised operator to educate employee on proper handwashing protocol. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At Reach in freezer, raw bacon in portioned wrapped paper, stored over portioned cooked pork. Advised operator to move raw below ready to eat food in freezer. At chest freezer raw fish not commercially packaged, stored over tortillas. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 30 rodent droppings in kitchen dry storage area on top of bags of rice, boxes of corn starch, containers of sugar and boxes of single service articles. Approximately 50 rodent droppings in kitchen dry storage area on floor under shelves. Approximately 10 rodent droppings in kitchen on top of bag in box soda dispensing system. 5 rodent droppings in kitchen on prep table. 3 rodent droppings in kitchen prep area on top of boxes of rice. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under dish machine. 10 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor behind reach in freezer. 10 rodent droppings in kitchen on window sill behind clean dish storage shelves. Approximately 10 rodent droppings in kitchen under triple sink. Approximately 10 rodent droppings in kitchen under/behind ice machine. Approximately 10 rodent droppings on shelves under expo window. Approximately 100 rodent droppings behind bar on shelves with clean glasses/liquor bottles. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At dry storage area; 50lb bag of rice chewed through with rodent droppings on and around bag. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At cookline,#1 flip top cooler cooked yuca (57F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (55F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (57F - Cold Holding) See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler #1, cooked yuca (57F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (55F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (57F - Cold Holding). Operator stated food been held overnight. See stop sale. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside oven at cookline, cooked rice (126F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (115F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (117F - Hot Holding); cooked onions and peppers (77F - Hot Holding) Per operator, food prepared today 2 hours prior, held until served. Advised operator to reheat food to 165F for hot holding. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At expo line, glass cleaner stored on shelf with single service articles and over bottled water. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, cooked chicken, cooked beef, cooked beans no date mark, made 2 days prior. Advised operator to date mark food. Warning
Inspection Date: 9/13/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340224
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Showed how do prepared sanitizer solution. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair for that reason standing water on the floor by the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in water , showed how do prepared sanitizer solution. Chlorine 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw chicken raw pork with cooked pork in same container in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly separated food . Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...black beans date marked 9/4/23 at walk in cooler . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...black beans date marked 9/4/23 at walk in cooler .
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...dumped ice at time of inspection in handwashing sink at server station. Discussed with manager. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical CHLORINE test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine or wiping cloths... Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at server station, kitchen. Employee provided after discussion Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by the 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53B-13-5: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.