Vero Beach, Indian River County

TEQUILA AZTECA

398 21 ST, Vero Beach, FL 32960

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
5 Basic
Jun 11, 2024
City
Vero Beach
County
Indian River
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

40-06-5

Detail 22922234

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack being stored on mixer - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 22922230

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22922232

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 22922231

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended

08B-17-4

Detail 22922233

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados with stickers with cut avocados in same container on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

12A-13-4

Detail 22787346

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee brought back dirty dishes with gloves on and proceeded to cook line where they used clean utensils to stir veggies on flat top grill with no change of gloves or hand wash. Educated manager who had employee changes gloves and wash hands. Corrective Action Taken

50-17-3

Detail 22787345

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 22787353

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cut veggies on speed rack in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 22787348

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager is out of town and all certificates are locked in office. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22787354

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager is out of town and all certificates are locked in office. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22787352

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack being stored on mixer

36-22-4

Detail 22787344

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish machine

08B-38-4

Detail 22787342

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1.Cut lettuce, limes and sauces in walk in cooler. 2. Raw pork in freezer 3. Canned tomatoes next to ice binCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 22787343

Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22787351

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 22787347

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22787350

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

08B-17-4

Detail 22787349

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados with stickers with cut avocados in same container on cooks line

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

08A-20-5

Detail 22487830

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish cookline unit Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22487829

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened half n half in front counter cooler no open date Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22487838

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Using hand sink to fill pot

14-01-5

Detail 22487831

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using soufflé cup to scoop red pepper flakes Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 22487835

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean cooking utensils not presented handled up Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 22487833

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer Repeat Violation

10-14-5

Detail 22487832

Basic - Ice bucket not inverted or protected

23-03-4

Detail 22487828

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on expo line cooler Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22487834

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go silver containers not inverted or protected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22487836

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple uncovered items in walk in cooler (rice, beans, salsa, sauces) Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 22487837

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By end of cookline, double bucketed Corrected On-Site

Jul 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 22129643

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk-in freezer on floor - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Time Extended

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 22005083

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of apple pie filling, 2 cans of sliced jalapeños

08A-05-6

Detail 22005082

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked cheese tamales. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22005075

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 2 days ago Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22005078

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.slicer dirty

53B-01-5

Detail 22005077

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22005086

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

06-09-1

Detail 22005081

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon. Chef cut open Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22005087

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on mixer. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22005080

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk-in freezer on floor

14-42-4

Detail 22005076

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Far left filter

10-20-4

Detail 22005074

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22005085

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets under tortillas station

29-08-4

Detail 22005079

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain on kitchen hand wash sink broken

25-06-4

Detail 22005084

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site

Dec 15, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21640021

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards

51-11-4

Detail 21640020

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage

14-17-4

Detail 21640019

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