AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC
1121 E OAK ST · ARCADIA · DeSoto County · FL 34266
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of household raid in back of kitchen.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked shrimp in the reach in cooler on the cook line, operator moved the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink by 3-compartment, employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed F. Del-Cruz and W. Munoz could not show any proof of training.
Basic 11
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed two ceiling tile with water damage and moved, in back of kitchen by back door.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
12B-14-4Basic – Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed a water bottle in the ice machine, operator removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed pans on the shelves with water in between and not air drying properly. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler on the cook line with torn gasket. **Repeat Violation**
27-10-4Basic – No hot running water at mop sink.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink next to ice machine not draining properly.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed a container of pozole and caldo-Decameron soup in the walk in cooler not covered, employee covered them. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two containers on the shelve in the kitchen with packaged steak not properly thawing, employee moved steak under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink on cook line leaking from the pipe when it is on. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:36 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.