A routine health inspection was conducted at Mas Amigos on Nolensville Pike in Nashville on September 18. Inspectors cited the restaurant for several health code violations, including improper food handling.
Please note that the score mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on September 18, 2025, and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Mas Amigos
- Where: 2615 Nolensville Pk Nashville, TN 37211
- When: September 18, 2025
- Score: 76
Mas Amigos, a Mexican restaurant on Nolensville Pike, is known for its lively atmosphere and traditional menu. The menu features a range of Mexican dishes along with margaritas. It includes crispy nachos, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and fajitas.
During a routine inspection on September 18, the Tennessee Department of Health cited the Mexican restaurant, Mas Amigos, for major sanitation violations. The restaurant received an unsatisfactory score of 76 in the official inspection.
Inspectors observed an employee scooping ice with bare fingers in contact with the ice.
The inspection report also noted multiple food safety issues, including that Salsa made in-house was kept at 126-127°F on the steam table, in the walk-in cooler, cooked Birria, shredded chicken, and roasted tomatoes were stored at 45°F. Raw shrimp and tilapia were also stored at unsafe temperatures.
Inspectors also noted an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the dishwasher area and worn cutting boards in the kitchen. Inspectors found heavy debris on shelves and fan guards in the walk-in cooler, along with a red liquid beneath raw beef on the cooler floor. Refer to the official report available here for more detailed information.
Follow-Up Inspection
The officials advised the employees to follow proper and hygienic procedures while preparing or handling food items. Further, the report also suggested storing all the food items, raw or cooked, at a proper temperature approved by the safety health codes.
The Tennessee Department of Health has marked the restaurant for reinspection. According to the official inspection report, the restaurant must correct all the violations within 10 days of the September 18 inspection.
If the restaurant fails to do so, it might be at risk of losing its health permit. Inspectors required the restaurant to clean, sanitize, and clear all debris before the next inspection.
