Azteca D' Oro Lake Nona
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Azteca D' Oro Lake Nona 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 14 violations to closer to nine violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by fryer at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In with dry rice and beans
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling above dry storage has white foam in place of ceiling
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above cooks line
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting boards on make tables at cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of dry storage room
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor between hand washing sink and reach in cooler at prep area
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up around door frame
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water temping 67F at cooks line. Operator moved to flat top **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in door and at cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef stored in bucket with water. Operator placed in triple sink and turned on cold water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded shrimp stored over cut table at reach in cooler on make table **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at bar had ice,straws and garnish in sink. Operator cleaned out **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting boards on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in between hand washing sink and single fryer on cooks line is lifting and cement can be observed
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer where ice cream is stored at wait staff area in kitchen
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in 86F at cooks line operator removed from line Knife stored between make table and lid at cooks line operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at cooks line
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor under hand washing sink at wait staff area **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
52
Feb 26, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood, beef and chicken over cut vegetables in cookline drawers Operator switched **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Milk in walk in cooler and glass door reach in cooler in kitchen Operator threw one away and marked the other **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets Sever area bowls for chips Operator flipped over **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on prep table in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives in between make table Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Over glass door cooler in kitchen
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine filters
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers and lids by ice machine
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pans of cooked chicken and cooked steak in walk in cooler Bin of cut vegetables in walk in cooler Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt over prep table in kitchen Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
33
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp and eggs in walk in cooler. Operator moved to bottom shelf**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 7 each individually packaged raw salmon fully thawed in cook line drawer without ventilation. Package stated needed to be removed prior to thawing.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink, observed soiled paper towels Cook line hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Beverage station
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing a towel in hand wash sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic and metal containers inside the rice and beans. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen, dusty
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 7 each individually packaged raw salmon fully thawed in cook line drawer without ventilation. Package stated needed to be removed prior to thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine not working properly, not in use
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of horchata on the floor in beer walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers from walk in cooler are dusty
36-50-4
Basic - Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin without label. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Walk in cooler floor torn
36-10-4
32
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment took hand wash sink from in front of the ven in the cook line to add a cold holding unit **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Operator submitted emailed with form 7005 and plans to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com however Plan Review did not see anything on their email. Time extension for 60 day recommended per Rory Sawh. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server station in the front **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment took hand wash sink from in front of the ven in the cook line to add a cold holding unit **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar area obstructed with a container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers in rice and bean bins **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil directly on the floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar bin without label **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
43
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In dry storage room around a bag of uncovered soiled towels **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open box of raw burgers over open box of Bundt cakes, upright freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Iced shredded cheese 48F. Operator iced more fully - in the bar, ice cream mix icerd 44-47F. Operator removed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce 123-126F in warmer. Operator removed to reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm cl. Corrected to 100 ppm co **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
41-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Can opener blade. Removed to wash - interior ice machine - soda gun nozzles, bar, heavy buildup - soda machine nozzles, waitatstion **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 95F next to chip dispenser **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Handsink not stocked with required provisions. In the bar, missing hand wash sign and paper towels **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Various food containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee scooped ice into glass using glass without handle **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over case of tomatoes, coffee cup **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone above prep **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
29
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open box of raw burgers over open box of Bundt cakes, upright freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Iced shredded cheese 48F. Operator iced more fully - in the bar, ice cream mix icerd 44-47F. Operator removed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce 123-126F in warmer. Operator removed to reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm cl. Corrected to 100 ppm co **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw beef with Mac and cheese **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In dry storage room around a bag of uncovered soiled towels **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared from original fruit. Alcoholic drink menu; states fresh squeezed grapefruit juice. Manager stated grapefruit soda is used **Warning**
52-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Can opener blade. Removed to wash - interior ice machine - soda gun nozzles, bar, heavy buildup - soda machine nozzles, waitatstion **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Over easy eggs **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 95F next to chip dispenser **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee scooped ice into glass using glass without handle **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over case of tomatoes, coffee cup **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone above prep **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Handsink not stocked with required provisions. In the bar, missing hand wash sign and paper towels **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Various food containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
20
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Azteca D' Oro Lake Nona last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Azteca D' Oro Lake Nona on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Azteca D' Oro Lake Nona?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Azteca D' Oro Lake Nona.
How does Azteca D' Oro Lake Nona compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Azteca D' Oro Lake Nona most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Azteca D' Oro Lake Nona's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Azteca D' Oro Lake Nona have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Azteca D' Oro Lake Nona means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Azteca D' Oro Lake Nona inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Azteca D' Oro Lake Nona is inspected around three times per year on average.
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