Azteca
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
61
Score
Azteca, located at 1058 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, had a moderate risk inspection on February 24, 2026, with a score of 61. The inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and five minor violations. This facility has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections across its seven scored evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
12A-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 beans inside WIC with no date marked, as per cook from 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC fan soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws not individually wrapped at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
61
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Provided to operator via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws not individually wrapped at bar area.
25-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by prep table by kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula behind prep table and wall by dishwasher.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
61
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of handinlmo located next to entry of kitchen.
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp and chicken not covered at reach in cooler across cook line.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table across cook line.
21-12-4
70
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following certificate's expired; Edy Pineda expired on 11/1/24, Leydi De La Salas expired on 11/1/2, Amanda Espinosa expired on 11/1/24, Pasquale Ragazzini expired on 11/1/24, Ismael Zuniga expired on 11/1/24, Enrique Garcia expired on 11/1/24 and Francisco Telles expired on 11/1/24. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed certificates for Leydi De La Salas issued on 11/21/24, Ismael Zuniga issued on 11/22/24. Observed Edy Pineda expired on 11/1/24, Pasquale Ragazzini expired on 11/1/24 Enrique Garcia expired on 11/1/24 and Francisco Telles expired on 11/1/24. Amanda Espinosa no longer works at establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table across cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
82
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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. Observed Cut tomatoes (47F - Cooling). As per chef, night before and observed Ground beef (50F - Cooling). As per chef, prepared the day before.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cut tomatoes (47F - Cooling). As per chef, night before.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at male bathroom upstairs.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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/. Observed over 4 employees with no certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside rice and flour containers at upstairs storage room. Chef removed containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation and cook line cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal containers stored at warewashing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed at flip top lid at preparation area reach-in cooler and door of reach-in cooler at front bar.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at large chest freezer near cookline and at walk-in freezer door upstairs.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-unit near fryers. Chef provided thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed preparation area reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Observed at walk-in freezer.
38-04-4
35
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee on cook line.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee placing reheat fries onto plate.
09-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/01/2023 Operator paid past due in full.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees wash hands inside three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside flour container on sipped rack in kitchen.
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons on make line in standing water. Water temperature 83f.
10-07-4
43
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tres leches (60F - Cold Holding) As per operator tres leches was prepared over 4 hours ago. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tres leches (60F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); feta (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator tres leches was prepared over 4 hours ago. Blue cheese and feta was placed in cooler approximately 3 hours ago. Operator moved to reach in freezer for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment use of time as a public health control for empanadas at counter with no written procedures. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nester,miguel **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled spoon stored in hand wash sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored over clean dishware. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn **Warning**
14-11-5
39
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 3 live flies on a stack of napkins and on kitchen wall, due to back kitchen exit door left open.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas @9am (82F - Hot Holding) located on rolling rack at kitchen area, less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat commercially process food items to 135F and above. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at front counter coffee station.
31B-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at beverage cooler at front counter coffee station.
29-49-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located at front counter coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at exit door near stairwell.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at front counter coffee station and men's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located in front of fryer at kitchen area. Observed soiled hood filters located above kitchen cookline. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed kitchen door leading to stairwell and exit door leading to the outside area, both doors left open and observed approximately 3 live flies in kitchen area. Manager closed exit door that leads to outside area to prevent flys from entering kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a squeeze bottle of water not labeled, located on back kitchen counter next to handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
43
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