Dunedin, Pinellas County

HUARACHE AZTECA

2020 BAYSHORE BLVD, Dunedin, FL 34698

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
1 High Priority
Apr 20, 2026
City
Dunedin
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 13

08A-04-5

Detail 24522728

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored on top of unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw beef to proper area. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24522727

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used for storage of bowls in ware washing area and at bar. Repeat Violation

02C-04-5

Detail 24522719

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked chicken was prepared last Thursday, had no date mark. Beef was cooked Sunday no date mark.

22-20-5

Detail 24522718

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

23-24-4

Detail 24522726

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Doors of microwaves and reach in freeezers soiled with debris,

14-09-4

Detail 24522724

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen grooved.

08B-49-4

Detail 24522722

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee meal stored on top of food for customers in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator disposed of employee food. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24522723

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor below reach in freezer in kitchen.

31B-04-4

Detail 24522720

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at sink in ware washing area.

23-03-4

Detail 24522729

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of spice container soiled with debris.

08B-12-5

Detail 24522725

Basic - Stored food not covered. Salsa uncovered in walk in cooler.

14-17-4

Detail 24522730

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

02D-01-5

Detail 24522721

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled squeeze bottles of sauces on cook line. Unlabeled container of spices on cook line

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

22-39-4

Detail 24331453

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket in bar area testing at 10 PPM. Employee added chlorine to the bucket and is now testing at 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:

11-27-4

Detail 24331452

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Printed DBPR Clean up of Vomit and Diarrhea (5030-104) form in Spanish during the inspection. Establishment carries chlorine bleach. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:

22-02-4

Detail 24331456

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:

31A-11-4

Detail 24331455

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Salsa bowl stored inside hand sink next to three compartment sink. Item was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:

41-17-4

Detail 24331450

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White unlabeled spray bottle stored under hand sink in bar area. Bottle was label as chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:

22-20-5

Detail 24331451

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:

08B-38-4

Detail 24331457

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of refried beans on floor while being whisked. Employee removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:

14-69-4

Detail 24331454

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In single door stand alone freezer in front bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 10

22-39-4

Detail 24266945

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket in bar area testing at 10 PPM. Employee added chlorine to the bucket and is now testing at 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24266951

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. Printed DBPR Clean up of Vomit and Diarrhea (5030-104) form in Spanish during the inspection. Establishment carries chlorine bleach. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24266952

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24266948

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Salsa bowl stored inside hand sink next to three compartment sink. Item was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24266946

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. The establishment has a CFM, the person in charge cannot access CFM training certificates during the inspection. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24266953

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. The establishment has employee food safety training. Currently no manager on duty and person in charge cannot access employee training certificates. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24266944

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White unlabeled spray bottle stored under hand sink in bar area. Bottle was label as chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24266947

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24266950

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of refried beans on floor while being whisked. Employee removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24266949

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In single door stand alone freezer in front bar. Warning

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 23897770

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzles at soda gun behind bar. Stained cutting boards on flip top cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Soda gun cleaned. White cutting board on flip top stained. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

May 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 11

50-17-3

Detail 23787492

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/01/2025 Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23787488

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 23787484

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on kitchen. Employees stated that it was left in the cooler overnight and was not removed from cooler. Other food in reach in cooler either at temperature, or cooling.

22-02-4

Detail 23787490

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzles at soda gun behind bar. Stained cutting boards on flip top cooler.

31A-09-4

Detail 23787485

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked in bar area. Operator has a bowl and utensils stored in the handwash sink. Items were relocated. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 23787486

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty called the owner and they are unsure where the certificates are located.

53B-01-5

Detail 23787482

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 on duty called the owner and they are unsure where the certificates are located.

02C-02-5

Detail 23787489

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items such as cooked rice, cooked beef, cooked pork in cooler prepared on Tuesday, 5/20, with no date mark. Employee date marked foods at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23787491

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of beef stored on the floor in the wall in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 23787487

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining handwash sink behind the bar.

08B-17-4

Detail 23787483

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers above hot dog buns and packaged hot dogs in walk in cooler. Discussed with employee.

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

02C-01-5

Detail 23474482

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pork, cooked beef. Operator is able to determine the prep dates of these foods and will date accordingly.

03B-01-6

Detail 23474477

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef 114F hot hold, cook reheated beef to 165F@12:16pm Corrected On-Site

32-07-4

Detail 23474478

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Athroom used in kitchen has a toilet that is soiled

36-73-4

Detail 23474480

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in dry storage room located next to ice machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 23474479

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pino beans stored on floor of dry storage. Fryer oil stored on the floor near walk in cooler. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6" off the floor.

06-01-5

Detail 23474481

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken being thawed in standing water. Running water was set above chicken for proper thawing. Surface of thawing chicken 39F. Corrective Action Taken

02D-01-5

Detail 23474476

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing foods removed from its original containers no labeled with common name. Discussed importance of labeling all food once it is removed from its original container

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 9

08B-56-4

Detail 22675797

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. A small pan of limes stored in drink ice behind the bar. Operator removed limes. Corrected On-Site

14-86-1

Detail 22675801

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line pans of raw prepped vegetables.

14-31-5

Detail 22675798

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags being used in direct contact with food in freezer. Repeat Violation

50-17-3

Detail 22675803

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

31A-11-4

Detail 22675800

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless scrubber in hand wash sink behind bar, cooked carrots in hand wash sink at the entrance to the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 22675796

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage

21-05-5

Detail 22675799

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Damp wiping cloths in cooler with tortillas. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22675802

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraints

08B-39-4

Detail 22675795

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado cut before they are washed and stickers removed Repeat Violation

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

14-31-5

Detail 22388925

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken stored directly in grocery bags.in walk in cooler and chest freezer Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 22388930

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gasoline stored in dry storage. Operator removed gasoline from dry storage Corrected On-Site

21-05-5

Detail 22388927

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth covering dough on cook line Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22388928

Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour and bottled water in dry storage, Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 22388929

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado cut Aaron cook line without being washed and stickers removed.

29-20-5

Detail 22388926

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, behind front bar.

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

14-31-5

Detail 21922123

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food stored in grocery bags. Discussed the importance of using bags approved for food storage. Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21922125

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. Discussed and provided handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events.

31A-09-4

Detail 21922124

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by a large pot of chicken. Operator removed pot of chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21922122

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. Discussed and provided employee agreement

08B-38-4

Detail 21922126

Basic - Food stored on floor. Large pot of chicken stored on the floor, fryer oil stored on floor. Discussed the importance of storing food a minimum of 6" off the ground.

08B-12-5

Detail 21922127

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler prepped onions. Beans not covered.

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

14-15-4

Detail 21598881

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Chips and lettuce stored in Sterilite containers not approved for food storage. Discussed the need to store foods approved for food storage Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 21598882

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Discussed the importance of proper storage. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf

31A-09-4

Detail 21598879

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water turned off on hand wash sink due to leaking faucet. Discussed the importance of getting the sink repaired so it is available to staff at all times

31B-02-4

Detail 21598878

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sink near entrance of the kitchen. Discussed the importance of keeping hand wash sinks stocked with paper towels. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21598875

Basic - Food stored on floor. Several 5 gallon buckets containing food stored on floor of walk in cooler. Discussed the need to store foods a minimum of 6inches off of the floor. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 21598873

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near restroom

14-12-4

Detail 21598874

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Several dinner plates are chipped.

14-17-4

Detail 21598877

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

29-11-4

Detail 21598876

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink near three compartment sink faucet leaking.

02D-01-5

Detail 21598880

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small container of salt not labeled on cook line Repeat Violation

Apr 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

14-15-4

Detail 21006450

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot buckets used for food storage, grocery bags used for food storage. Discussed with operator the need to store foods in containers approved for food storage. Warning

50-17-2

Detail 21006452

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21006454

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 3 sinks n2 sinks in kitchen no paper towels Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21006453

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at 2 hand wash sinks in the kitchen and 1 sink behind the bar. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21006449

Basic - Food stored on floor. Several buckets of sauce, and container of raw beef stored on floor of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21006451

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small bowl of salt unlabeled in kitchen near slicer. Repeat Violation Warning

Feb 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-03-5

Detail 20887247

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed milk not date marked in walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 20887245

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: License Delinquent Time Extended

08B-47-4

Detail 20887246

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sauce stored on floor in walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Time Extended

Jan 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

02C-03-5

Detail 20798607

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. Observed milk not date marked in walk-in cooler

27-16-4

Detail 20798606

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at dish area shut off

14-01-5

Detail 20798603

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used to scoop bulk sugar in dry storage area

50-09-4

Detail 20798610

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-47-4

Detail 20798604

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sauce stored on floor in walk-in cooler

14-69-4

Detail 20798601

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reachin freezer next to dish area

10-17-4

Detail 20798605

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knifes stored between cookline steam table

16-48-4

Detail 20798608

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed pans with old food build up in dish area

16-46-4

Detail 20798600

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers stored in dish area

29-08-4

Detail 20798609

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in dish area in disrepair , no running water at sink but running water is present in establishment

02D-01-5

Detail 20798602

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled on prep table Corrected-observed employee label Corrected On-Site