Viejo Amigo Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland
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2193 Nw 11 Dr, Chiefland, FL 32626Viejo Amigo Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland has accumulated 198 violations across 36 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection — slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no record of emergency closures. Handwashing violations have been a persistent pattern, cited in at least 6 inspections including four high-priority violations for improper hand/arm washing or handwashing facility deficiencies. Consumer advisory violations (failure to post warnings about potentially hazardous foods) have appeared in multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on September 16, 2025 was complaint-based and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after 3 basic violations were found; a preceding complaint-based inspection on September 9 achieved compliance. Earlier in July 2025, a full complaint inspection cited 33 violations including 4 high-priority findings for management awareness, handwashing procedures, handwashing facilities, and proper hand/arm washing, prompting an administrative complaint recommendation. The facility's compliance pattern shows recurring gaps in employee hygiene practices and management oversight, with violations corrected temporarily between inspections but recurring in subsequent visits.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Viejo Amigo Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland: Comparison to Levy County Averages
Viejo Amigo Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (40)
— 4 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections30 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections33 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Viejo Amigo Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Viejo Amigo Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland last inspected?
- Viejo Amigo Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 24, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Viejo Amigo Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Viejo Amigo Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Viejo Amigo Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland had?
- Viejo Amigo Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland has had 40 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Viejo Amigo Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland find?
- Viejo Amigo Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland was most recently inspected on August 24, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Viejo Amigo Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland ever been shut down?
- No, Viejo Amigo Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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