Huarache Azteca
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
43
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Huarache Azteca, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 20, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Dunedin facility scores 74, putting Huarache Azteca on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored on top of unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw beef to proper area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked chicken was prepared last Thursday, had no date mark. Beef was cooked Sunday no date mark.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used for storage of bowls in ware washing area and at bar. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Doors of microwaves and reach in freeezers soiled with debris,
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee meal stored on top of food for customers in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator disposed of employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor below reach in freezer in kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at sink in ware washing area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of spice container soiled with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Salsa uncovered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled squeeze bottles of sauces on cook line. Unlabeled container of spices on cook line
02D-01-5
43
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket in bar area testing at 10 PPM. Employee added chlorine to the bucket and is now testing at 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:
22-39-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Printed DBPR Clean up of Vomit and Diarrhea (5030-104) form in Spanish during the inspection. Establishment carries chlorine bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Salsa bowl stored inside hand sink next to three compartment sink. Item was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White unlabeled spray bottle stored under hand sink in bar area. Bottle was label as chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of refried beans on floor while being whisked. Employee removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In single door stand alone freezer in front bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:
14-69-4
50
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket in bar area testing at 10 PPM. Employee added chlorine to the bucket and is now testing at 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-39-4
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. Printed DBPR Clean up of Vomit and Diarrhea (5030-104) form in Spanish during the inspection. Establishment carries chlorine bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Salsa bowl stored inside hand sink next to three compartment sink. Item was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. The establishment has a CFM, the person in charge cannot access CFM training certificates during the inspection. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. The establishment has employee food safety training. Currently no manager on duty and person in charge cannot access employee training certificates. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White unlabeled spray bottle stored under hand sink in bar area. Bottle was label as chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In single door stand alone freezer in front bar. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of refried beans on floor while being whisked. Employee removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
41
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzles at soda gun behind bar. Stained cutting boards on flip top cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Soda gun cleaned. White cutting board on flip top stained. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
90
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on kitchen. Employees stated that it was left in the cooler overnight and was not removed from cooler. Other food in reach in cooler either at temperature, or cooling.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/01/2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzles at soda gun behind bar. Stained cutting boards on flip top cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked in bar area. Operator has a bowl and utensils stored in the handwash sink. Items were relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty called the owner and they are unsure where the certificates are located.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager on duty called the owner and they are unsure where the certificates are located.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items such as cooked rice, cooked beef, cooked pork in cooler prepared on Tuesday, 5/20, with no date mark. Employee date marked foods at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of beef stored on the floor in the wall in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining handwash sink behind the bar.
29-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers above hot dog buns and packaged hot dogs in walk in cooler. Discussed with employee.
08B-17-4
33
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef 114F hot hold, cook reheated beef to 165F@12:16pm **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pork, cooked beef. Operator is able to determine the prep dates of these foods and will date accordingly.
02C-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken being thawed in standing water. Running water was set above chicken for proper thawing. Surface of thawing chicken 39F. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pino beans stored on floor of dry storage. Fryer oil stored on the floor near walk in cooler. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6" off the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in dry storage room located next to ice machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Athroom used in kitchen has a toilet that is soiled
32-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing foods removed from its original containers no labeled with common name. Discussed importance of labeling all food once it is removed from its original container
02D-01-5
58
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags being used in direct contact with food in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. A small pan of limes stored in drink ice behind the bar. Operator removed limes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line pans of raw prepped vegetables.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless scrubber in hand wash sink behind bar, cooked carrots in hand wash sink at the entrance to the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado cut before they are washed and stickers removed **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraints
13-03-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Damp wiping cloths in cooler with tortillas. **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage
14-05-4
41
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gasoline stored in dry storage. Operator removed gasoline from dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken stored directly in grocery bags.in walk in cooler and chest freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado cut Aaron cook line without being washed and stickers removed.
08B-39-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, behind front bar.
29-20-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth covering dough on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour and bottled water in dry storage, **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food stored in grocery bags. Discussed the importance of using bags approved for food storage. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
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. Discussed and provided handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by a large pot of chicken. Operator removed pot of chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. Discussed and provided employee agreement
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Large pot of chicken stored on the floor, fryer oil stored on floor. Discussed the importance of storing food a minimum of 6" off the ground.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler prepped onions. Beans not covered.
08B-12-5
58
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Chips and lettuce stored in Sterilite containers not approved for food storage. Discussed the need to store foods approved for food storage **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Discussed the importance of proper storage. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water turned off on hand wash sink due to leaking faucet. Discussed the importance of getting the sink repaired so it is available to staff at all times
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sink near entrance of the kitchen. Discussed the importance of keeping hand wash sinks stocked with paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several 5 gallon buckets containing food stored on floor of walk in cooler. Discussed the need to store foods a minimum of 6inches off of the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near restroom
36-24-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Several dinner plates are chipped.
14-12-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink near three compartment sink faucet leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small container of salt not labeled on cook line **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Huarache Azteca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Huarache Azteca on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Huarache Azteca?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Huarache Azteca.
How does Huarache Azteca compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Huarache Azteca most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunedin average of 74.
Has Huarache Azteca's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Huarache Azteca have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Huarache Azteca 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 Huarache Azteca inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Huarache Azteca is inspected around three times per year on average.
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