Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN CUISINE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3682911
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13581677
DBPR license3801188

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 6 rodent droppings on two shelves in back of kitchen in dry storage. Observed 7 rodent droppings on back shelves by walk in cooler where the soda boxes are kept. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish in hand washing sink next to the ice machine in kitchen, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink and black like substance on white guard in ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle in container of sugar, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-09-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in the wait staff area with water in between and not air drying properly, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed two containers of raw meat on floor in walk in cooler, employee put on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease buildup. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic29-49-6

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

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.