AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of household raid in back of kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked shrimp in the reach in cooler on the cook line, operator moved the shrimp. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink by 3-compartment, employee replaced. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed F. Del-Cruz and W. Munoz could not show any proof of training.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed two ceiling tile with water damage and moved, in back of kitchen by back door.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed a water bottle in the ice machine, operator removed and cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on the shelves with water in between and not air drying properly. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler on the cook line with torn gasket. Repeat Violation

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink next to ice machine not draining properly.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container of pozole and caldo-Decameron soup in the walk in cooler not covered, employee covered them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two containers on the shelve in the kitchen with packaged steak not properly thawing, employee moved steak under running water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink on cook line leaking from the pipe when it is on. Repeat Violation

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in red by back door in kitchen .

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a stack of glasses in the wait staff area, with water in between them. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the lid on the right side is missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink by the 3-compartment sink is leaking from the handle, operator stated a work order has been put in. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on the prep table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on two reach in cooler in the kitchen, observed walk in freezer door does not fully closed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a pan of fish and a pan of steak on the floor in the walk in cooler and three containers of mix cheddar cheese on the floor in the walk in freezer, operator moved to shelve. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Time Extended

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at both kitchen hand wash sinks. Manager had employees add. Corrected On-Site

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.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed unlabeledspray bottle by triple sink. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on white reach in cooler top cutting board.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water trapped between plastic drink cups at front counter.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at single door reach in cooler on cook line.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Observed outside dry storage across from walk in freezer door.

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.

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.

Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 fire extinguishers on floor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cookline handsink blocked by prep tables.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open pan of fish stored on floor under shelving in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters broken and missing over deep fryer and grill areas.

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

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

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

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet in use wiping cloths stored on handsink at front counter/bar.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash on ground around the dumpster

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Open dumpster lid.Observed dumpster lid not fully closed and held open by items inside the dumpster.

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.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chili relejeno (45F - Cooling) cooked the day before. See stop sale 25ea. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed mop bucket and large wet area and soapy water puddle at back door. Mop sink at back was dry with sand in drain. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed partly frozen raw chicken in containers covered with plastic wrap stored over plastic wrapped containers of raw beef in freezer. Operator advised employee to reorganize shelves with all chicken on bottom shelves. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili relejeno not cooled from 135 to 41 within 6 hours. see stop sale. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed rice (109F - Reheating) after 1.5 hours. Cook placed in microwave to quickly reheat to 165F before replacing on steam table. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed onions (98F - Hot Holding); shrimp (117F - Hot Holding) operator will serve within 4 hours or discard. In future foods will be placed in preheated steam table directly after cooking and lidded on order to maintain at 135F or hotter.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed electrical cord for IPad trailing through handsink basin from electrical connection to iPad.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wipe cloth stored on handsink at front counter.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed salsa bowls not inverted at wait prep area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on cooler at cookline I'll fitted with gap at seal line.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor sticking to shoes at front counter area. Observed floor of walk-in freezer with old food debris under shelving. Observed area of dry storage with old food under shelving.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop buried in bulk sugar container at front wait prep area.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in flan storage cooler at front counter.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reachin coolers at bar soiled with heavy slimy spillage. Observed bottled beer up turned with tops on contact with spillage, observed juice containers stored in contact with spillage, observed wiping rags lodged in bottom in spillage in all coolers at bar.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed door to ice machine broken and not fully closing to protect ice. Operator retightened screws to cause lid to fully close. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found at 0ppm. Using household bleach in dishwasher. Not at correct strength. Will manually sanitize until dishmachine is serviced and correct chlorine is used.

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.observed old debris on interior of soda gun and holster at bar.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Homemade salsas found at 54F at wait station. Manager added new ice to holding tray and stirred food to accelerate cooling. Observed all foods in reachin cookline cooler cut tomatoes Above 41F. 45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (43F - Cold Holding); cheese (44F - Cold Holding); salsa (44F - Cold Holding)Corrected On-Site Manager reset cooler from 40 degrees to 35 degrees to offset working cooler temps while open for rush use. At end of inspection all foods were 41F or below. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked vegetables,onions and peppers held at room temperature on counter at kitchen. Items were on counter for 30 minutes, cook replaced on grill to heat to 165F then hot hold at 135F or hotter. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter manager had employee fill dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed 5 tall co2 tanks at rear outside of building standing along wall with no device to protect from falling over.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Open to insulation over clean dish ware storage.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Observed walk-in freezer floor on disrepair and holding ice accumulation. Also tiles missing at warewash area and holding water.

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired.observed hot and cold water lines reversed at front counter handsink.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut lettuce in walk-in with no cover to protect from above open racks.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface and old food debris.

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed open electrical panel with circuit breaker covers missing and open wired exposed at back door electrical panels.

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at 0ppm on test strip. Operator using household bleach at Dish Machine which is not the proper concentration of chlorine sanitizer. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cut onions and green peppers. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed multiple hose bibbs underneath Dish Machine.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at bar. Operator cleaned the soda gun. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cookline handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at 77°F on probe thermometer.

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups at wait station.

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site