Fiesta Azul Tequila House
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
74
Score
Fiesta Azul Tequila House has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The city-wide average is 76, putting Fiesta Azul Tequila House squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee rinsing towel in hand wash sink in wait station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -no soap at hand wash sink by ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dust on ceiling tiles, vents, light covers in wait station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
74
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. -mahi, shrimp in raw ceviche. No letter of parasite destruction proof for current brand. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: Observed proof for H&N Group shrimp. Still need for mahi. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Facility has stopped using mahi in ceviche until parasite letter is received. **Time Extended**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee rinsing towel in hand wash sink in wait station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -no soap at hand wash sink by ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -all but 1 food handler certificate expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dust on ceiling tiles, vents, light covers in wait station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. -mop sink removed from back of building. Plumbing still in place, basin needs to be replaced. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
55
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. -mahi, shrimp in raw ceviche. No letter of parasite destruction proof for current brand. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: Observed proof for H&N Group shrimp. Still need for mahi. **Time Extended**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee rinsing towel in hand wash sink in wait station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -no soap at hand wash sink by ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -all but 1 food handler certificate expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dust on ceiling tiles, vents, light covers in wait station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. -mop sink removed from back of building. Plumbing still in place, basin needs to be replaced. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
55
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -fresh tortillas in plastic bag not food-grade.
14-31-5
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. -bar glass washer chlorine <50ppm. All glasses will be taken kitchen dish machine until proper reading available.
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. -some lime build up, some water jets clogged in dish machine. Operator cleaning at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-23-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -on oven, removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -soiled at bottom of metal deflector.
22-20-5
64
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -queso cooling approximately 2 hours 69-82. Lids removed, product moved to walk-in freezer for immediate corrective action. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: No items cooling. **Time Extended**
03D-01-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -steak 45-46, raw bacon 49 less than 4 hours in front of cook line drawers, drawers not fully closed. -house made salsa in portion bowls less than 4 hours 70. Product discarded after lunch per operator, recommended written time plan. Provided blank plan. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Steaks 43, chorizo 43. Salsa 69, no time mark. All food in walk in cooler 60-61°. Per operator, walk in cooler at proper temperature this morning. Freezer door opened for temperature recovery. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -strainer in hand wash sink behind bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Strainer and glassware in bar hand wash sink, stainless steel spray in prep area hand wash sink, cleaning brush in hand wash sink by ice machine. All removed. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: No paper towels. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage/food container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee cup of ice cream and spoon on cutting board of cooler next to chips. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Open soda on cook line. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -in wait station, behind bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
55
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Jan 31, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -rice cooling more than 2 hours 80f, rice portioned prior to cooling. Product discarded.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -rice.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee touched hair, continued to pack up to go order without washing hands. Advised. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced provolone 43-58 less than 4 hours in top line of prep cooler stacked above load line. Operator removed highest product and placed inside cooler. -raw shrimp 50 less than 4 hours in cold table. Insufficient ice bath below pan. Ice replenished. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -protein cooler on cook line.
14-33-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fiesta Azul Tequila House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fiesta Azul Tequila House on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
How does Fiesta Azul Tequila House compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Fiesta Azul Tequila House most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has Fiesta Azul Tequila House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fiesta Azul Tequila House have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fiesta Azul Tequila House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Fiesta Azul Tequila House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fiesta Azul Tequila House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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