AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC
Oak Street
Florida, 34226
DeSoto County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on white reach in cooler top cutting board.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water trapped between plastic drink cups at front counter.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at single door reach in cooler on cook line.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Observed outside dry storage across from walk in freezer door.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and debris on floor behind fryer and reach in cooler next to fryer.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in cooler floor and in counter reach in freezer.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at both kitchen hand wash sinks. Manager had employees add. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap unable to dispense soap at hand sink near walk in cooler.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed unlabeledspray bottle by triple sink. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site
- 45-05-4:Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 fire extinguishers on floor.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings in the bar and expo area not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 4x4 foot section of dry wall in the dry storage area broke and in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
- 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 3 hood filters missing on the exhaust on the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes leaking under the hand washing sink in the cook line and the dishwasher area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings in the bar and expo area not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 4x4 foot section of dry wall in the dry storage area broke and in disrepair. Warning
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 3 hood filters missing on the exhaust on the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in the reach in coolers in the cook line area. Employee removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes leaking under the hand washing sink in the cook line and the dishwasher area. 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 handled their phone then clean pans without washing their hands. Employee removed the pans to be sanitized and washed their hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Fish and crab stored and in direct contact with Togo bags. Employee removed the bags. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. 3 fly strips hanging in the kitchen preparation area. Employee removed the strips. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces in the stand up reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the sauces. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw beef then clean utensils without changing gloves and washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hand and changed their gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Rice stored in hot holding in a cooler on the floor in the cook line area. The rice was in direct contact with the walls of the cooler, the walls were soiled blistering and peeling. Manager discarded the rice. Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a three compartment sink. The employee properly washed their hands in a hand washing sink. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the cook line area blocked by a preparation table. Employee removed the table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 15 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open pan of fish stored on floor under shelving in walk-in cooler.
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters broken and missing over deep fryer and grill areas.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed celery over open bucket of chopped lettuce. Manager rearranged area and covered lettuce. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed open pan af raw chicken stored over cooked beans in walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handle and empty dirty dishes then handle clean equipment and attempt to plate tortillas with out washing hands. Manager redirected employee to wash hands after handling dirty dishes then return to work. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed during lunch rush preptop cooler (); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) foods in cooler less than 1.5 hours. Operator will monitor foods and sell all by 430 pm or discard. Operator turned unit down to 34 F and will monitor unit to be sure foods remain at 41F or below or return to 41F or below within 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cookline handsink blocked by prep tables.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash on ground around the dumpster
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.Observed dumpster lid not fully closed and held open by items inside the dumpster.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed employee wiping surfaces of bar and front counter and rinsing wiping cloth in handsink and continue to wipe FOD contact and non food contact surfaces with wet cloth, no sanitation used.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed upright stainless one door cooler at end of makeline (); beef (46F - Cold Holding); fish (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Unit not able to maintain foods at 41F and may not be used until able to do so. Operator states Food were loaded abou 45Min ago and put all back in walk-in cooler to quickly cool to 41F within 4 hours. Operator will not use unit until repaired. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ; cooked peppers (119F - Hot Holding) in pan held half on grill and half off grill. Operator placed fully on grill to bring to 165 then will hot hold at 135F or hotter. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Inspector provided handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet in use wiping cloths stored on handsink at front counter/bar.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).