Azteca D'oro

1960 Sr 44 #19, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
32
Score
High Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Azteca D'oro stretching back to 2022. Azteca D'oro was last inspected on Jul 21, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to nine violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “stored food not covered”, showing up four times.

Compared to other New Smyrna Beach restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
32
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw beef over cooked chicken, cookline cooler - open bag of raw scallops on ice cream, chest freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Improperly iced salsa 46F. Operator moved to smaller container **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Ambient cooling drink mix with milk powder 50F after approximately 4 hours. Operator added ice to mix **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline blocked by rack
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drink on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees sitting on cookline eating **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. - Cookline cooler, cake - chest freezer, breast milk bag on top of ice cream corrected on site
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on microwave **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler Gaskets torn, upright cookline cooler Vulcan door falls off when opened, top door
14-11-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Right walk in cooler
36-62-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm cl
21-07-4
29
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Soup walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
95
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Roach tablet on top of sham warmer next to Togo containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak over ice cream. Triple freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Produce walk in cooler: flan 46F, corn 46F, cut cabbage 45F, stuffed poblano 44F. Cookline cooler shredded cheese 55F, diced tomatoes 57F, sour cream 54F, pico 52F, sour cream 48F, tomatoes 52F, raw chicken 52F, raw beef 52F, corn 60F, chicken 46F, 47F, pork 43-50F. Stocked after lunch per operator. Advised to remove all time or temperature control for safety foods **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Heavy soil soda machine nozzles, especially Pepsi. Corrected on Underside of mixer shield corrected on site **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Soup walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar iced tea area **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone in front of microwave **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
45
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Roasted corn dated 1/2 - on 8th day
01B-24-5
High Priority - Wastewater backing up into outdoor mop sink and running across back area when cookline handsink is used.
28-26-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm expo area. corrected to 50 ppm cl **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer area
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen entrance near restrooms
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mixer blade guard
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On metal pans
16-46-4
50
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Between cookline hand sink and back door where hose is attached **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Squeeze bottle of sour cream on cutting board 59F. Operator returned to cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Sour cream 70F . Out for less than 3 hours. Operator discarded. Advised to keep 41F or below or use time as a public health control . **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on the side - large holes, dumpster leaking, trash on the ground **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
33-12-4
70
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
17
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
39
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline.blocked by fryer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
90
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Refried beans cooked previous day and in the walk in cooler overnight 47F in the middle and 49F in the middle. See stop sale **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Corn cooked previous day 46-47F in the middle. See stop sale **Time Extended**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline.blocked by fryer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Azteca D'oro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Azteca D'oro on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Azteca D'oro?

Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Azteca D'oro.

How does Azteca D'oro compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?

Azteca D'oro most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.

Has Azteca D'oro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Azteca D'oro have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Azteca D'oro means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Azteca D'oro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Azteca D'oro is inspected around four times per year on average.