Los Amigos Cafe # 2

9873 SW 40 St, Miami, FL 33165 · Permanent Food Service · License 2316398

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 69 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 13, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · fixed by the Oct 13 follow-up · 17 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 2 routine inspection
3 high priority (fixed by the Oct 13 follow-up), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 12 basic (2 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-29
Extension granted on Oct 5, since fixed
Reduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-2
Safety score69

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Oct22026

Routine inspection

18 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitOct 13, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
Basic3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  More time given
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitOct 5, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
9 violations still not corrected:
- 2 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 27, Water source: No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
  Observed water reached 80°F after running for about 5 minutes. No hot water in the whole establishment. Operator called plumber and he was not available until today.
  More time given
  Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  Observed water reached 80°F after running for about 5 minutes. No hot water in the whole establishment. Operator called plumber and he was not available until today.
  More time given
Basic7
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  More time given
- Code 27, Water source: No hot running water at mop sink.
  Observed water reached 80°F after running for about 5 minutes. No hot water in the whole establishment. Operator called plumber and he was not available until today.
  More time given
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  More time given
- Code 38, Lighting: Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in kitchen and warewashing area.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 2, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
18 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 12 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed ham (55°F - Cold Holding); cheese (55°F - Cold Holding) at the front counter. As per employee foods were placed at 7:30 AM.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
  Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employees are not sanitizing utensils at the front counter.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate3
- Code 27, Water source: No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
  Observed water reached 80°F after running for about 5 minutes. No hot water in the whole establishment.
  Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  Observed water reached 80°F after running for about 5 minutes. No hot water in the whole establishment.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Observed at the front counter. Employee provided soap.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic12
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  Observed inside reach in cooler . Employee discarded it.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn in the kitchen area.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.observed under cutting board at the kitchen area.
  Employee removed it.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- Code 27, Water source: No hot running water at mop sink.
  Observed water reached 80°F after running for about 5 minutes. No hot water in the whole establishment.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  Observed at the front counter.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
  Observed 10 dead roaches. One on the hallway to the bathroom. 5 on the floor of small room next to women's bathroom and 4 inside a bucket stored inside that room.
  Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Observed at the 3 compartment sink.
  Repeat violation
- Code 38, Lighting: Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in kitchen and warewashing area.
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Observed cell phone stored above wrapping plastic on preparation table.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.