Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to the broader Sebring restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle in the bin of sugar in wait staff area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on the prep area tables on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under the hand wash sink in the kitchen next to the 3-compartment sink leaks from the pipe when it is on. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
86
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
23
May 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean plates on the cook line. Manager removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm chlorine. Manager stoped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink to properly sanitize and called the technician. **Warning**
22-41-4
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. Emailed handouts to the operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the bar area. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager posted a consumer advisory before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and tiles soiled in the back preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on the cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water next to the walk in cooler, cook line and back preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of flour and rice stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the reach in freezer on the shelves and under the condenser. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed the towels in a sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
29
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
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
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles and grout receded in a way that makes floor hard to clean. Old food debris trapped on grout lines. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wad 40 spray stored with clean dishes. Operator removed.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at warewash area.
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed heavy black and grey slime on interior of ice machine dripping down from upper interior. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining spice shelves on dry storage.
14-05-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher not sanitizing. Sanitizer at 0 ppm. Operator may not use the dishwasher to wash dishes until able to sanitize dishes at 50 to 100 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles and grout receded in a way that makes floor hard to clean. Old food debris trapped on grout lines.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open bags of rice and flour stored on floor at dry storage area. Operator moved to shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed and placed clean pan to store scoops.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with chips in tortilla warmer.
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at bar operator inverted.
25-06-4
52
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. Observed steak (90F - Hot Holding); chicken (92F - Hot Holding); diced chicken (112F - Hot Holding); shrimp (114F - Hot Holding); diced beef (110F - Hot Holding) also observed steam table water at 128F. Manager stated foods were in steam table less than one hour had cook reheat to 165F and turn up heat on steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: At callback 9/27/23 observed 1serving chicken 1burger and one serving of steak held in warming steam unit together and at at 117F. Foods have been in unit per cook for approximately 2.5 hours. Must use or discard by 53m. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed soda drain lines at bar not attached and dripage draining from soda guns on to floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
28-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soda gun dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed heavy slime on interior of soda guns at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: At callback observed slime inside soda dispenser nozzles. **Admin Complaint**
22-13-5
78
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); cooked fish (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler across from cookline ambient air of cooler 50F and water was observed pooled on bottom of unit. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); ; green salsa (62F - Cold Holding); red salsa (57F - Cold Holding); house pico (57F - Cold Holding) on waitstaff prep line. Container held in melted ice with only bottom touching water. Ice not replenished as needed and container not submerged to level of food. Observed whole tilapia 51F cold holding, cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); cooked fish (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler across from cookline ambient air of cooler 50F and water was observed pooled on bottom of unit. See stop sale **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. Observed steak (90F - Hot Holding); chicken (92F - Hot Holding); diced chicken (112F - Hot Holding); shrimp (114F - Hot Holding); diced beef (110F - Hot Holding) also observed steam table water at 128F. Manager stated foods were in steam table less than one hour had cook reheat to 165F and turn up heat on steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap At dishwasher handsink, sanitizer in prep handsink soap dispenser, manager replaced all. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large garbage can in front of handsink at waitstaff prep handsink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed large amounts of black and clear slime dripping from interior of ice machine into stored ice also black slimy growth on exterior and doors of ice machine. Manager turned off ice machine and will have machine cleaned. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed soda drain lines at bar not attached and dripage draining from soda guns on to floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher unable to dispense sanitizer found at 0ppm. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-29-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Soda gun dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed heavy slime on interior of soda guns at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-13-5
39
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 18 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed packaged raw beef and an open container of raw chicken stored over open buckets of shredded lettuce in walk-in cooler. Manager had employee move lettuce to another location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.Form provided via email **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed old food debris in crevices of reach on cooler and under cutting boards at cookline.
23-24-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed all chemicals loaded wrong and dispensing chemicals in wrong order. No sanitizer being dispensed. Operator switched hoses and dispensing was corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
16-55-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed open drain line in floor at back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in dipping ice, plating chips and dipping sauces, wearing watches and loose bracelets, rings with stones. Manager had employees remove and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on cookline with no hair restraint. Manager had employee add hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed or an pans stored nested with water visible inside at dry dish storage. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed cracked wood cutting board at back dish dry area.
14-25-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water not fully mopped up after washing floor at back storage and prep and walk-in cooler area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old debris on floor in back dry storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, observed flies congregating on grease dumpster.
33-29-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops stored on top of ice machine. Surface covered in dust.
10-12-5
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
33-10-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pan of beef and marinating chicken, buckets of shredded lettuce,buckets of sliced peppers, not covered in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. manager moved to sanitize buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
33-12-4
32
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked peppers (112F - Hot Holding); cooked peppers and onions (109F - Hot Holding) Foods must be used or discarded by 330pm. Operator states he will get crock pots or other hot holding equipment to hold these items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid stored with clean dishes at bar. Employee removed to garbage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed celantro in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook wash gloves to return to work. Retrained employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice contaminated in ice machine at back prep area. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of soda gun with black slimy buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed metal ice scoop on use with broken pieces missing.
14-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline and at bar. paper added. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed in use knife stored between equipment beside handsink and prep table. In splash zone as well as in contact with dirty unwipeable surface. Observed knives and utensils between equipment also on kitchen and back prep area. All were removed to dishwash area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on slicer at back prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-04-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at floor drain at back prep area. Cover was replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed ice in ice machine with black particles in ice and on pan used to scoop ice which was stored inside ice machine. Operator removed pan ice was discarded, ice machine cleaned.. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar.
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black growth on caulking at handsink basin at waitstaff area.
23-03-4
Basic - Soda dispenser dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed black growth on interior and exterior of soda dispenser nozzles at waitstaff area.
22-13-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers in walk-in cooler, cut lettuce,raw chicken, shredded cheese, cut vegetables,octopus,shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed soda gun with no drain line attached soda gun dripping on to floor. Black growth on foam insulation under gun storage holster at bar.
29-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed soiled wet wipe cloth stored on top of food containers at walk-in cooler.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed elements 2to 3 qt containers of spices at back prep with no common name label. Labels added. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
17
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine.
How does Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Sebring?
Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sebring average of 74.
Has Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine 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 Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine is inspected around four times per year on average.
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