FIESTA AZUL TEQUILA HOUSE

Name: FIESTA AZUL TEQUILA HOUSE
Address: 1700 EVANS RD, MELBOURNE, FL, 32904, US
Rating: 53.2

1700 EVANS RD, MELBOURNE, FL 32904

License #1506938

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53.2 Grade F / 100

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FIESTA AZUL TEQUILA HOUSE in MELBOURNE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 53.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 68 total violations — 8 critical, 9 major, 51 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 20, 2026 shows 16 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 13 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at bar has ice build up on bottom.
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on floor at server station near restrooms.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins on drying rack front of kitchen wet nesting.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table front of kitchen has water standing on bottom shelf.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near triple sink no soap.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with sticker in make table.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found one fly in dry storage area.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing on cook line.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar soiled.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. No cover trash in female restroom.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer had raw beef and noodles on floor.
[22-20-5] Ice maker top is open allowing debris to get in water prior to freezing. Observed one fresh ice cub block with debris, removed.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Chips in cans uncovered and not protected.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap on the opening side near bottom.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler under grill top drawer torn gasket.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef tips at 71f hot holding on stove, reheated. Retemp 180F hot holding.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives stored between equipment on cook line.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting in front of kitchen.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table near door to kitchen has standing water in bottom.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back kitchen out of towels.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. No covered receptacle in female restroom.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice and salt in working containers not labeled.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing one tile on cook line. Grout on cook line missing on high traffic area.
[12A-18-4] Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Using dry soiled cloth to dry gloves off after touching cooked food. Educated operator to wash and change gloves.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025 license posted by hostesses stand.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler at bar has ice build up on bottom.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Salsa on time plan no time stamp. Placed out at 2:00.
[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. Jhoselys (server) has not received or have no proof of training as a food handler.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice at both bars.
[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/ no food manager on site at time of inspection. Acting manager only had food handler training.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes on line in front of kitchen, all ice melted tomatoes at 61F cold holding, been there since 2:00 moved to rapid chill. Retemp 41f cold holding.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler under grill top drawer has torn gasket.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Went from raw to touching spatula for cooked meat. Educated operator must take off gloves, wash and glove.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gasket make table
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table by hand wash sink Make table by dishwasher
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[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. Nary,Teressa
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in dishwasher area Sent operator copy
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chorizo 54f cold holding over 4 hours Operator discarded
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle in guac salad
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, fish lobster. Walk in cooler
[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. All employees. Cannot find forms
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets chest freezer
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chorizo 54f cold holding since this morning over 4 hours
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men and womens bathroom
[08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Sticker still on cut avocado. Operator discarded
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line and dishwasher area
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice

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