AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC
1121 E OAK ST · ARCADIA · DeSoto County · FL 34266
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 20 small flies in dry storage over two bags of onions and observed approximately 10 flies on the prep table and dish area. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over french fries in the reach in cooler on the cook line, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touched his apron while cooking and not change his gloves, operator spoke to the cook and educated on proper hand washing and changing gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the prep table Shredded mix cheese-71F, Guacamole-69F, Diced tomatoes-63F, Cut lettuce-61F, sliced onions-62F and sour cream 72F, employee stated has been there since 10:30 am. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the prep table Shredded mix cheese-71F, Guacamole-69F, Diced tomatoes-63F, Cut lettuce-61F, sliced onions-62F and sour cream-72F, employee stated has been there since 10:30 am. See stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ Observed four employees and no certified food manager present, a certified food manager came in by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pans of taco meat and refried beans not date marked in the walk in cooler, employee stated pulled from freezer-employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 10
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard in dry storage area lining shelves with food on it. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed two ceiling tile missing by the back door. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on the prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches, in a bucket of water under the handwash sink on the cook line. **Warning**
35A-20-4Basic – Dead rodent present. Observed one dead rodent in a trap in dry storage area where the keep drinks. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employees drink on the cook line and an employees drink on a cutting board in a prep area, employees moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employees phone on a cutting board in the prep area. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on two reach in cooler in the kitchen, observed walk in freezer door does not fully closed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a pan of fish and a pan of steak on the floor in the walk in cooler and three containers of mix cheddar cheese on the floor in the walk in freezer, operator moved to shelve. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed one hand wash sink in the dish area draining into a five gallon bucket, and a second hand wash sink draining into a five gallon bucket in the kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:25 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.