Fiesta Azteca of Suntree
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Fiesta Azteca of Suntree 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Fiesta Azteca of Suntree's latest score of 78 falls below the Melbourne average of 84. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ ** Alan Rosa 1/13/2021 Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed where the ceiling fan use to be is ceiling is dusty
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs on cooking equipment door handle **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Fry station flip top. Operator clean the bottom of reach in cooler fry station **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
78
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At 3 compartment sink needs a vacuum break to the long hose with fresh water.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw eggs shell over green leafy items **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cooked line had a spoon in the sink. Operator removed spoon **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Salad cooler door gasket are starting to torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor tile on cooked line is broken and standing water.
36-12-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in walk in cooler of multiple food containers are broken or crack
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in kitchen is crack above salad station
38-01-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both fry and salad station
29-49-6
47
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in 2 door reach in cooler raw shrimp and chicken. Is over commercial made tomatoes sauce can
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by beverage and chips station had cup stored in the sink and hand wash sink on cook line has kitchen utensils stored in the sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in dish area. Operator place paper towels at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate use as a scoop in flower container
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both walk in freezer and walk in cooler door gaskets are torn
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In bar area floors has missing pieces and crack causing standing water to form between broken tile
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On Cook line
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw meat stored in prep sink thawing out in room temp
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink in dish area pipe is leaking water while water is on
29-11-4
52
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Jun 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked pork ; (46F - cooling); cooked rice (49F - cooling); cooked ground beef (45F - cooling); lettuce (46F - cooling); cooked pinto beans (46F - cooling) all item been in walk in cooler for over 24hrs stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork ; (46F - cooling); cooked rice (49F - cooling); cooked ground beef (45F - cooling); lettuce (46F - cooling); cooked pinto beans (46F - cooling) all item been in walk in cooler for over 24hrs stop sale
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cookline has heavily cutting grooves and soiled in the cutting grooves
22-02-4
Basic - Observed ice machine interior is soiled with black like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door gasket is torn
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed 2 door reach in cooler not having a ambient thermometer inside the cooler unit
05-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in dish area is in disrepair
36-17-5
Basic - Ceiling tile where it use to be a ceiling fan is dusty
36-34-5
Basic - Beverage/ice dispensing lever or filling device on equipment used by employees to refill customer drinks allows contamination of the lip-contact surface during normal use. Observed beverage dispensers next dish area backsplash is soiled with brown like substance.
14-24-4
50
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon stored in handwashing sink on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in corner under dish machine is soiled with food debris
36-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic lids in walk in cooler. Alan discarded and replaced with new lid. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in 2 door cooler in kitchen by prep **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain in dish area **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cinnamon sugar and sugar not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall next to dish pit is damaged. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Oven is missing wheels, one side is held up on wood blocks. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Still on the blocks **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested Dishmachine , found sanitizer empty, replaced sanitizer and primed and tested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh beef 47F in reach in cooler, operator rapid chilled in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has interned encrusted material on blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty utensils in hand wash sink next to stove. **Corrected On-Site**
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/ operator came in, 5 employees were working. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hws next to drink fountain in kitchen No paper towels at hws next to stove **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Oven is missing wheels, one side is held up on wood blocks.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall next to dish pit is damaged.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on condenser in reach in fridge
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside ice machine around ledge inside has build up
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on rolltop cooler where guacamole and sour cream are kept
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink above food prep. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
26
Jan 30, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fajita beef (91F - Hot Holding); fajita chicken (100F - Hot Holding) cook reheated food to 165. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomatillos dented 6lbs
01B-01-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hws next to grill area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on prepared items in walk in cooler, Pico, green sauce.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavy build up inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above prep area in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Red Bull opened stored with food for establishment.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of product stored on walk in cooler freezer floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Also, storage shelves with clean equipment.
22-16-4
37
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed at hose bib near triple sink
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler on cook line. shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); pico (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); guacamole with tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); sour cream (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding) operator applied ice to reduce temperature. In Reach in cooler nearest office. salsa (49F - Cold Holding) operator moved all foods into walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In standing Reach in cooler next to walk in freezer. Raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda dispenser bins have an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles at soda machine have an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned. Accumulation of mold like substance in bar area on margarita dispenser, beer taps, and ice bin. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar area is being used as a dump sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at multiple hand wash sinks in kitchen. Operator restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Multiple missing ceiling and floor tiles in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Main Reach in cooler on cook line has an ambient temperature of 53°F Stand up Reach in cooler nearest office has an ambient temperature of 48°F
14-74-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line are not wearing hair restraints. Operator provided hats **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hanging partitions for walk in cooler door have an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on working containers in walk in cooler
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk in cooler have an accumulation of mold like substance . Operator began cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bag of sugar in dry storage area not covered. Operator closed bag **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws in reach of guests at bar. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Unwashed vegetables over washed lettuce. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted
14-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun behind bar has no holster or drain line. Being held directly in the ice bin
29-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fiesta Azteca of Suntree last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fiesta Azteca of Suntree on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fiesta Azteca of Suntree?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fiesta Azteca of Suntree.
How does Fiesta Azteca of Suntree compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Fiesta Azteca of Suntree most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Fiesta Azteca of Suntree's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fiesta Azteca of Suntree have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fiesta Azteca of Suntree 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 Fiesta Azteca of Suntree inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fiesta Azteca of Suntree is inspected around three times per year on average.
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