Cayo Azul
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2025
100
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Cayo Azul stretching back to 2022. Cayo Azul was last inspected on Mar 31, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Cayo Azul is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef above peppers in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal bowl on clean storage rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
78
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
18
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. Tested at 0ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef over shrimp in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. At bar, quat immediately changed test strip to 500+. Operator refilled, retested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At server station. 92°F
27-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar bin in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cookline
14-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At soda stand in kitchen
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice on cookline
14-01-5
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Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mexican rice (119F - Hot Holding) on cookline. Operator states out less then one hour, will reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding) on cookline at bottom of extremely full single door cooler. Operator states in cooler approximately 3 hours, moved to walk-in for rapid cooling **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over green onions in single door cooler on cookline. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
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. Tested at 0 ppm, operator adjusted line, retested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Non operational behind bar **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.above dish area
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Behind bar. Operator removed
12B-14-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk-in freezer door **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under make table left side on cookline
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. From ceiling near dish
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cayo Azul last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cayo Azul on file is from Mar 31, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cayo Azul?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cayo Azul.
How does Cayo Azul compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Cayo Azul most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Cayo Azul's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cayo Azul have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cayo Azul 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 Cayo Azul inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cayo Azul is inspected around three times per year on average.
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