Azul Tequila Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Azul Tequila Mexican Restaurant 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Arcadia restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a stack of glasses in the wait staff area, with water in between them. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in the reach in cooler on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the lid on the right side is missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink by the 3-compartment sink is leaking from the handle, operator stated a work order has been put in. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
78
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
32
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 20 small flies in dry storage over two bags of onions and observed approximately 10 flies on the prep table and dish area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over french fries in the reach in cooler on the cook line, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touched his apron while cooking and not change his gloves, operator spoke to the cook and educated on proper hand washing and changing gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the prep table Shredded mix cheese-71F, Guacamole-69F, Diced tomatoes-63F, Cut lettuce-61F, sliced onions-62F and sour cream 72F, employee stated has been there since 10:30 am. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the prep table Shredded mix cheese-71F, Guacamole-69F, Diced tomatoes-63F, Cut lettuce-61F, sliced onions-62F and sour cream-72F, employee stated has been there since 10:30 am. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pans of taco meat and refried beans not date marked in the walk in cooler, employee stated pulled from freezer-employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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 four employees and no certified food manager present, a certified food manager came in by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard in dry storage area lining shelves with food on it. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed two ceiling tile missing by the back door. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on the prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches, in a bucket of water under the handwash sink on the cook line. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Dead rodent present. Observed one dead rodent in a trap in dry storage area where the keep drinks. **Warning**
35A-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employees drink on the cook line and an employees drink on a cutting board in a prep area, employees moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on two reach in cooler in the kitchen, observed walk in freezer door does not fully closed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a pan of fish and a pan of steak on the floor in the walk in cooler and three containers of mix cheddar cheese on the floor in the walk in freezer, operator moved to shelve. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed one hand wash sink in the dish area draining into a five gallon bucket, and a second hand wash sink draining into a five gallon bucket in the kitchen. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employees phone on a cutting board in the prep area. **Warning**
40-06-5
21
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at both kitchen hand wash sinks. Manager had employees add. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap unable to dispense soap at hand sink near walk in cooler.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed unlabeledspray bottle by triple sink. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on white reach in cooler top cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water trapped between plastic drink cups at front counter.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at single door reach in cooler on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Observed outside dry storage across from walk in freezer door.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and debris on floor behind fryer and reach in cooler next to fryer.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in cooler floor and in counter reach in freezer.
14-69-4
55
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 3 hood filters missing on the exhaust on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes leaking under the hand washing sink in the cook line and the dishwasher area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings in the bar and expo area not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 4x4 foot section of dry wall in the dry storage area broke and in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
82
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean pans without washing their hands. Employee removed the pans to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Fish and crab stored and in direct contact with Togo bags. Employee removed the bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. 3 fly strips hanging in the kitchen preparation area. Employee removed the strips. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces in the stand up reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the sauces. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw beef then clean utensils without changing gloves and washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hand and changed their gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Rice stored in hot holding in a cooler on the floor in the cook line area. The rice was in direct contact with the walls of the cooler, the walls were soiled blistering and peeling. Manager discarded the rice. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a three compartment sink. The employee properly washed their hands in a hand washing sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the cook line area blocked by a preparation table. Employee removed the table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings in the bar and expo area not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 4x4 foot section of dry wall in the dry storage area broke and in disrepair. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 3 hood filters missing on the exhaust on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in the reach in coolers in the cook line area. Employee removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes leaking under the hand washing sink in the cook line and the dishwasher area. **Warning**
29-11-4
22
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed open pan af raw chicken stored over cooked beans in walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handle and empty dirty dishes then handle clean equipment and attempt to plate tortillas with out washing hands. Manager redirected employee to wash hands after handling dirty dishes then return to work. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed during lunch rush preptop cooler (); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) foods in cooler less than 1.5 hours. Operator will monitor foods and sell all by 430 pm or discard. Operator turned unit down to 34 F and will monitor unit to be sure foods remain at 41F or below or return to 41F or below within 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cookline handsink blocked by prep tables.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open pan of fish stored on floor under shelving in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters broken and missing over deep fryer and grill areas.
14-42-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed celery over open bucket of chopped lettuce. Manager rearranged area and covered lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
45
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed upright stainless one door cooler at end of makeline (); beef (46F - Cold Holding); fish (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Unit not able to maintain foods at 41F and may not be used until able to do so. Operator states Food were loaded abou 45Min ago and put all back in walk-in cooler to quickly cool to 41F within 4 hours. Operator will not use unit until repaired. **Corrected On-Site**
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 ; cooked peppers (119F - Hot Holding) in pan held half on grill and half off grill. Operator placed fully on grill to bring to 165 then will hot hold at 135F or hotter. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Inspector provided handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet in use wiping cloths stored on handsink at front counter/bar.
31A-11-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash on ground around the dumpster
33-19-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Observed dumpster lid not fully closed and held open by items inside the dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed employee wiping surfaces of bar and front counter and rinsing wiping cloth in handsink and continue to wipe FOD contact and non food contact surfaces with wet cloth, no sanitation used.
21-07-4
50
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
21
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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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 2022-09-07: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Azul Tequila Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Azul Tequila Mexican Restaurant on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Azul Tequila Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Azul Tequila Mexican Restaurant.
How does Azul Tequila Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?
Azul Tequila Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Arcadia average of 77.
Has Azul Tequila Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Azul Tequila Mexican Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Azul Tequila Mexican Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Azul Tequila Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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