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AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN CUISINE

2521 US HWY 27 N · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3580797
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10773641
DBPR license3801188

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#9High Priority22-41-4

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. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm chlorine. Manager stoped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink to properly sanitize and called the technician. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean plates on the cook line. Manager removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate11-27-4

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. Emailed handouts to the operator **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the bar area. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager posted a consumer advisory before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and tiles soiled in the back preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on the cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water next to the walk in cooler, cook line and back preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bags of flour and rice stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the reach in freezer on the shelves and under the condenser. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed the towels in a sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 11:53 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.