DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

AZTECA

1058 COLLINS AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10719191

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - Spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at preparation table. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp and chicken not covered at reach in cooler across cook line.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table across cook line.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of handinlmo located next to entry of kitchen.

Inspection Date: 3/12/2025

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table across cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following certificate's expired; Edy Pineda expired on 11/1/24, Leydi De La Salas expired on 11/1/2, Amanda Espinosa expired on 11/1/24, Pasquale Ragazzini expired on 11/1/24, Ismael Zuniga expired on 11/1/24, Enrique Garcia expired on 11/1/24 and Francisco Telles expired on 11/1/24. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed certificates for Leydi De La Salas issued on 11/21/24, Ismael Zuniga issued on 11/22/24. Observed Edy Pineda expired on 11/1/24, Pasquale Ragazzini expired on 11/1/24 Enrique Garcia expired on 11/1/24 and Francisco Telles expired on 11/1/24. Amanda Espinosa no longer works at establishment. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/13/2024

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair near freezer.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed Plates not invented above preparation table across cook line.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table across cook line.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen floor.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula behind handisbk by cook line.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken and smoked salmon not covered at reach in cooler by cook line.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yellow rice (57F - Cold Holding); yellow rice (60F - Cold Holding) t reach in cooler by kitchen, as per chef since previous day.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (57F - Cold Holding); yellow rice(60F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by kitchen, as per chef since previous day.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche,burger, steak not linked to consumer advisory on the menu.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following certificate's expired; Edy Pineda expired on 11/1/24, Leydi De La Salas expired on 11/1/2, Amanda Espinosa expired on 11/1/24, Pasquale Ragazzini expired on 11/1/24, Ismael Zuniga expired on 11/1/24, Enrique Garcia expired on 11/1/24 and Francisco Telles expired on 11/1/24.

Inspection Date: 6/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8552174

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside rice and flour containers at upstairs storage room. Chef removed containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation and cook line cutting boards.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal containers stored at warewashing area.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed at flip top lid at preparation area reach-in cooler and door of reach-in cooler at front bar.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at large chest freezer near cookline and at walk-in freezer door upstairs.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-unit near fryers. Chef provided thermometer. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed preparation area reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Observed at walk-in freezer.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cut tomatoes (47F - Cooling). As per chef, night before.
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed Cut tomatoes (47F - Cooling). As per chef, night before and observed Ground beef (50F - Cooling). As per chef, prepared the day before.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed over 4 employees with no certified food manager present.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at male bathroom upstairs.

Inspection Date: 11/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8247672

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: At time of callback inspection Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: At time of callback inspection observed No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment use of time as a public health control for empanadas at counter with no written procedures. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: At time of callback inspection No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment use of time as a public health control for empanadas at counter with no written procedures. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8354125

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside flour container on sipped rack in kitchen.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons on make line in standing water. Water temperature 83f.
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee on cook line.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee placing reheat fries onto plate.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/01/2023 Operator paid past due in full.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees wash hands inside three compartment sink.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(2,316 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:Open 24 hours
Tuesday:Open 24 hours
Wednesday:Open 24 hours
Thursday:Open 24 hours
Friday:Open 24 hours
Saturday:Open 24 hours
Sunday:Open 24 hours
✓ Currently Open

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Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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