Taco Azul

2 Harbor Blvd Ste 100A, Destin, FL 32541
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Taco Azul has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Destin restaurants, the typical score is 90; Taco Azul is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Wait / expo upright cooler door gaskets in disrepair . **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
95
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Expo upright reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair.
14-11-5
95
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
95
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Bar dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine, max temperature 120F, bartender set up three compartment sink at time of inspection.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No manager certificate provided for owner Trevor Scott at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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. 1 bartender hired over 60 days at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in pano bin. Employee replaced with scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom and in between double doors to inside bar
35B-01-4
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Azul last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Azul on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Azul?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Azul.

How does Taco Azul compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Taco Azul most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Destin average of 90.

Has Taco Azul's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Azul have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco 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 Taco Azul inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Azul is inspected around two times per year on average.