Azteca D' Oro
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
86
Score
Azteca D' Oro appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Azteca D' Oro scores about where you'd expect for a Lakeland restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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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. Salmon inside the cook line drawer. The manager had an employee to remove the fish from the vacuum packaged bag. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. The red bucket was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Woode,n cart. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
86
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of blue cleaner on shelving by hot sauce in storage. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 two packs of ROP salmon thawing in Walk in cooler. Manager removed and sent hand out
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in full pans in dry storage
24-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pan of cooked beef tounge in walk in cooler not covered. Manager covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden cart by walk in cooler damaged and no longer properly sealed.
14-06-4
70
Mar 13, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk-in cooler
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Several foods in walk-in cooler, pasted 7 days from date marking
01B-24-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
41-27-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Temp 78F end of cookline And 78F at service line
27-16-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between prep table and stream table on cookline. operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket with food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Gallon plastics jugs stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Salsa in walk-in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and beef in 3-compartment sink in standing water.
06-01-5
41
Dec 6, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Nov 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef over Beef over green onions on the cook line. The beef was relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager had the employee to wash her hands using soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed her hand at the 3 compartment sink. The manager had the employee to wash her hands at a designated hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Red snapper in a container of water. The manager put the red snapper under running cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the beverage rack.
24-08-4
64
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies at bar area. Observed 1 live fly in floor drain on cook line **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left make line: sour cream (62F - Cold Holding); cream (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to dish machine. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and beef in walk in cooler. Manager dated product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Left make line cooler on cook line has ambient temperature of 50f cold holding **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Manager turned up water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler racks **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and faucet at back hand sink next to ice machine. **Warning**
29-11-4
47
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on server station reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Azteca D' Oro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Azteca D' Oro on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Azteca D' Oro?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Azteca D' Oro.
How does Azteca D' Oro compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Azteca D' Oro most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Azteca D' Oro's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Azteca D' Oro have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Azteca D' Oro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Azteca D' Oro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Azteca D' Oro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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