AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC

Name: AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC
Address: 1121 E OAK ST, ARCADIA, FL, 34266, US
Rating: 24.7

1121 E OAK ST, ARCADIA, FL 34266

License #2400088

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

24.7 Grade F / 100

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June 9, 2026 · 16 findings · 2 critical

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AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC in ARCADIA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 24.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on June 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 103 total violations — 21 critical, 17 major, 65 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-32-5] 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.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on the cook line.
[12B-14-4] Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed a water bottle in the ice machine, operator removed and cleaned.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on the shelves with water in between and not air drying properly.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler on the cook line with torn gasket.
[27-10-4] No hot running water at mop sink.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink next to ice machine not draining properly.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed a container of pozole and caldo-Decameron soup in the walk in cooler not covered, employee covered them.
[06-01-5] 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.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink on cook line leaking from the pipe when it is on.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of household raid in back of kitchen.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink by 3-compartment, employee replaced.
[53B-13-5] 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.
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in red by back door in kitchen .

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small bowl with no handle in the pan of yellow rice on the cook line, employee moved.
[24-14-4] Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed two knives in between equipment in the bar area, operator moved.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on the cook line.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a stack of glasses in the wait staff area, with water in between them.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a container of chips on the floor in the dry storage area, operator moved to a shelve.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer on the floor towards the back.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop the handle was in the ice in the ice bin, operator moved.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed the lid on the right side is missing.
[29-11-4] 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.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 15 small flies in the dry storage area behind the door in the back of kitchen.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings on the shelves where they store the alcohol in the back dry storage area.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch pants without changing gloves or washing hands on the cook line and resume food preparation, informed employee importance of hand washing and changing gloves.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by 3-compartment sink was inaccessible by a pan with bottles in it, operator moved.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink by the ice machine with lettuce in it.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard in dry storage area lining shelves with food on it.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed two ceiling tile missing by the back door.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on the prep table.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches, in a bucket of water under the handwash sink on the cook line.
[35A-20-4] Dead rodent present. Observed one dead rodent in a trap in dry storage area where the keep drinks.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employees drink on the cook line and an employees drink on a cutting board in a prep area, employees moved.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employees phone on a cutting board in the prep area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on two reach in cooler in the kitchen, observed walk in freezer door does not fully closed.
[08B-38-4] 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.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed one hand wash sink in the dish area draining into a five gallon bucket, and a second hand wash sink draining into a five gallon bucket in the kitchen.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 20 small flies in dry storage over two bags of onions and observed approximately 10 flies on the prep table and dish area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over french fries in the reach in cooler on the cook line, operator moved.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touched his apron while cooking and not change his gloves, operator spoke to the cook and educated on proper hand washing and changing gloves.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the prep table Shredded mix cheese-71F, Guacamole-69F, Diced tomatoes-63F, Cut lettuce-61F, sliced onions-62F and sour cream 72F, employee stated has been there since 10:30 am.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the prep table Shredded mix cheese-71F, Guacamole-69F, Diced tomatoes-63F, Cut lettuce-61F, sliced onions-62F and sour cream-72F, employee stated has been there since 10:30 am. See stop sale.
[53A-05-6] 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 four employees and no certified food manager present, a certified food manager came in by end of inspection.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pans of taco meat and refried beans not date marked in the walk in cooler, employee stated pulled from freezer-employee date marked.
[45-05-4] Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher on the floor underneath hand wash sink by ice machine in kitchen and not in designated place.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
[36-37-5] 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
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. 4x4 foot section of dry wall in the dry storage area broke and in disrepair.
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 3 hood filters missing on the exhaust on the cook line.
[12B-13-4] 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.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes leaking under the hand washing sink in the cook line and the dishwasher area.
[12A-29-4] 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.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Fish and crab stored and in direct contact with Togo bags. Employee removed the bags.
[41-24-4] Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. 3 fly strips hanging in the kitchen preparation area. Employee removed the strips.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[12A-09-4] 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.
[01B-13-4] 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.
[12A-03-4] 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.
[31A-09-4] 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.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.