DURANGOS STEAKHOUSE

Name: DURANGOS STEAKHOUSE
Address: 4825 HELEN HAUSER BLVD, TITUSVILLE, FL, 32780, US
Rating: 46.3

4825 HELEN HAUSER BLVD, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780

License #1506891

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46.3 Grade F / 100

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DURANGOS STEAKHOUSE in TITUSVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 46.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 53 total violations — 9 critical, 7 major, 37 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 28, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 1 major, and 10 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Salsa stored on prep table date marked 4/18 Cooked Pasta stored in walk in cooler date marked 4/19 and 4/20
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler across from stove and steam well
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind grill area in kitchen
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired for Luis O.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt containers not labeled. Operator labeled them during inspection
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in croutons container on salad station make table and cup used in corn starch container in dry storage room. Operator removed
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner stored next to microwave on cook line and detergent container stored next to potatoes on triple sink. Operator removed
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in kitchen soiled with dust
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Some cold holding units do not have ambient thermometers. Operator started placing some in the units missing one
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Bread stored on top of cabinet not covered Turkey roast not covered in reach in cooler by hand sink and bread storage unit
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee beverage container stored next to microwave on cook line. Operator removed
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves on cook line Interior of oven on cook line Interior of hot box by triple sink

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[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw pork in walk in cooler. Operator removed
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice and squeeze bottles found inside hand sink on bar area. Employee drinks stored found inside hand sink in bar area above
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired test strips for both Chlorine and Quat
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Eyeglasses and employee drink stored above hand sink by grill. Operator removed Employee drink stored on counter in bar area
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand ink by grill. Operator placed one
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed general manager tasting ready to eat Teryaki sauce with his finger
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple Reach in coolers interior in kitchen soiled
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled. Operator labeled "white wine" and "oil".
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops stored over ready to eat cooked potatoes in reach in cooler at the end of cook line. Operator removed
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked wings stored overnight in make table at 46F. Raw catfish stored for 7 hours in make table at 48F. Operator discarded
[10-14-5] Ice buckets unprotected on shelf by walk on cooler. Operator flipped them and placed them on sanitized tray.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Brie cheese and scallop plates not covered in reach in cooler by end of cook line. Operator covered them
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Alfredo sauce stored in reach in cooler across from stove dated 1/7 Cooked wings stored overnight in make table at 46F. Raw catfish stored for 7 hours in make table at 48F.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop croutons in salad station. Operator removed COS Bowl used inside flour container in dry storage room. Operator removed COS Observed General manager scoop ice with a cup.
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket On prep table. Operator removed.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On dry rack by dishmachine area
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go bowls stored on shelf above triple sink and by grill area above hand sink not inverted. Operator flipped them
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In multiple reach in coolers in kitchen
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line in kitchen
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored above prepped clam chowder. Operator removed
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Mobile phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ceaser dressing at 45 F since 2 hours per operator. Operator placed on ice Burger setups at 56F since 2 hours per operator. Operator placed on ice
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers not inverted on rack by walk in cooler. Operator flipped them over Plates in reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink not inverted. Operator corrected Plates next to tea station not inverted. Operator fixed them Dishes and containers by dish machine not inverted. Operator fixed them
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Black substance in reach in cooler by grill
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[11-26-1] 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. 1 new hire. Operator had employee sign
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in salad station between covers
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Stored on bottom shelf at the end of cook line
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Speed racks in walk in cooler -Exterior of all kitchen equipment -exterior of soda machine behind drink nozzles -hood filters in kitchen are soiled - exterior of all kitchen equipment -Blodgett oven on cook line
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezer and walk in cooler
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle In reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Salsa in cook line dated 7/27 -Horseradish sauce in walk in cooler dated 7/21
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of clear liquid stored in dry storage area unlabeled. Operator added label
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 5 gallons of French onion soup in walk in cooler at 45F stored overnight

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