Fiesta Azteca Mexican Rest
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
37
Score
Across the available record, Fiesta Azteca Mexican Rest has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 9, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 19 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 10 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
That's lower than the typical West Melbourne restaurant, which scores around 76. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked ground beef cooked beans. Walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pan used to scoop rice
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Several areas
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table Broken handle scoop in beans Door on ice machine **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door and hole in screen **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil and flour tortillas Sauces walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs in raw beef. Spoon in queso. Walk in cooler
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on shelf under microwave Gaskets make table Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Food in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Damaged floor walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on make table
12B-07-4
37
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler -red sauce 51 F - cold holding; wait station salsa 50 F - cold holding;
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cook moved chicken to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook did not change gloves between preparing raw beef and and fixing ready to eat items
12A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large tank next to ice machine and small tank next to 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used on oven door **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of ice machine comes completely off when trying to open **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at top and bottom of screen door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tortilla chips, frying oil chips placed off floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease buildup up
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Salt under prep table
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on top of steam table unit Wiping cloth placed in sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar or salt under prep table
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in disrepair in walk in freezer
36-10-4
32
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 20 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can tomato paste 12 oz. Hunts
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven is heavily soiled Doors on cook line prep cooler
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small co2 tank behind bar and large co2 tank in kitchen
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Few ceiling tiles in ladies bathroom are damaged with water stains. Ceiling tile above dishwasher has large hole.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook is not wearing a hat or hair net
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid fell completely off when lifting lid. Oven door falls off when opened.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back prep area of kitchen. Cook line has heavy standing water. Behind the bar has standing water on floor
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some tiles broken throughout kitchen prep area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bottles stored on floor in walk in cooler. Oil stored on floor in prep area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair with a hole, in liquor closet
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Heavily soiled interior microwave
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand wash sink by hot water heater.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf on stove top shelf. Hood filters have build up of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water drips from hand wash sink pipe next to hot water heater
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large tin pans in liquor closet not stored inverted
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature on triple sink
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with water not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On oven, the 2 door oven door handle has tape on it.
14-71-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
29
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 2 cooks in kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal pan with no handle used to scoop dry rice **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
82
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
13
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple prepped items in walk in cooler undated, cooked ground beef, salsa - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black- like substance in the interior of the ice machine, on lid and white guard - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using bowl no handle in dry rice **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Keg co2 tanks under triple sink drain boards **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dish machine **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers, grill and stove top accumulation of debris - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler and freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go lids stored on floor by dry storage close - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm), sanitizer bucket in server area. Added bleach, retested at 50ppm for chlorine - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
21-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled granulated substances in white bins under prep table in dish area - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
52
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Queso kept out at room temperature temped at 86F, educated on keeping either hot at 135F and above or to kept cold at 41F and below
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler was stocked at 11am, found at 1:15pm, suggested rapid chill on items in walk in freezer. diced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); guac (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (54F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **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. queso (86F - Hot Holding) on counter see stop sale
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. Provided for operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket pieces in hand sink by triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cookline hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
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. Multiple prepped items in walk in cooler undated, cooked ground beef, salsa
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black- like substance in the interior of the ice machine, on lid and white guard
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using bowl no handle in dry rice **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Keg co2 tanks under triple sink drain boards **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dish machine **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers, grill and stove top accumulation of debris
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler and freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go lids stored on floor by dry storage close
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm), sanitizer bucket in server area. Added bleach, retested at 50ppm for chlorine
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled granulated substances in white bins under prep table in dish area
02D-01-5
23
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw mahi and raw steak over cream cheese walk in cooler. Educated **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 400 +. Chlorine. Corrected to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded chicken, ground beef, beans not dated walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Non handel scoop used to scoop beans walk in cooler
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile by triple sink **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sour cream walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cookline
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Cookline
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets make table Floor behind cookline grease
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream reach in freezer
08B-12-5
32
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
70
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
02C-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Kitchen equipment heavily soiled with grease build up. Hood filters with moderately build up of grease - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fiesta Azteca Mexican Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fiesta Azteca Mexican Rest on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fiesta Azteca Mexican Rest?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Fiesta Azteca Mexican Rest.
How does Fiesta Azteca Mexican Rest compare to other restaurants in West Melbourne?
Fiesta Azteca Mexican Rest most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the West Melbourne average of 76.
Has Fiesta Azteca Mexican Rest's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fiesta Azteca Mexican Rest have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fiesta Azteca Mexican Rest 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 Fiesta Azteca Mexican Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fiesta Azteca Mexican Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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