DURANGOS STEAKHOUSE

Name: DURANGOS STEAKHOUSE
Address: 4825 HELEN HAUSER BLVD, TITUSVILLE, FL, 32780, US
Rating: 26.3

4825 HELEN HAUSER BLVD, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780

License #1506891

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26.3 Grade F / 100

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DURANGOS STEAKHOUSE in TITUSVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 26.3 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 77 total violations — 16 critical, 11 major, 50 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 28, 2026 shows 18 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 14 minor.

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Disposition: 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
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under grill 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.
[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
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[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
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled by hand sink and steam table, also reach in coolers on cook line
[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
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in kitchen soiled with dust
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Hand sink falling off by kitchen entrance Make table Broken handle
[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
[08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cut onions without washing them first. Inspector coached employee on proper produce washing procedures. Employee washed onions.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler across from stove and steam well
[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
[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
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind grill area in kitchen
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer Can opener
[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

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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.
[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
[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
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Alfredo sauce stored in reach in cooler across from stove dated 1/7. Operator discarded
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On dry rack by dishmachine area
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In multiple reach in coolers in kitchen
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[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
[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
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line
[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
[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.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple Reach in coolers interior in kitchen soiled
[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
[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
[10-14-5] Ice buckets unprotected on shelf by walk on cooler. Operator flipped them and placed them on sanitized tray.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand ink by grill. Operator placed one
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
[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
[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".
[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
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in salad station between covers
[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
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in the kitchen
[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
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. 1 light burned out
[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
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[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
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Operator put them in order
[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
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over fresh garlic and cooked meat in walk in cooler
[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
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker in Bar area
[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
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of clear liquid stored in dry storage area unlabeled. Operator added label
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards in kitchen -Can opener in kitchen -Electric slicer in kitchen -fryers in kitchen -all fryer baskets in kitchen
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black like substance in Ice bin by tea station. Operator removed it COS Ice machine interior with yellow and black substance
[22-41-4] 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. Dish machine in front bar, first reading 0, operator primed machine. New reading 100 ppm
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All 3 Microwaves interior in kitchen soiled Interior of Oven on cook line soiled
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees in kitchen wearing watches and bracelets
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -True refrigerator missing a leg in kitchen by 3 compartment sink -Walk in freezer floor in disrepair
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line in kitchen
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Tea urns not covered in kitchen. Operator covered them
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored above prepped clam chowder. Operator removed
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezer and walk in cooler
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Black substance in reach in cooler by grill
[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
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -5 gallons of French onion soup in walk in cooler at 45F stored overnight -Salsa in cook line dated 7/27 -Horseradish sauce in walk in cooler dated 7/21
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table next to cook line Sanitizer bottle stored above corn starch in dry storage area Operator removed
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Stored on bottom shelf at the end of cook line

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