Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

FIESTA AZUL TEQUILA HOUSE

990 N SR 434 STE 1150 · ALTAMONTE SPRING · Seminole County · FL 32714

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 13, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3712016
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13750509
DBPR license6902817

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority7 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical28 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#19High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over sauces located in walk in cooler. Manager moved sauces. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mole located in the walk in cooler, held more than 7 days. pork from 3hours ago (100F – Reheating);

Stop Sale
#21High Priority03E-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. pork from 3hours ago (100F – Reheating);

Intermediate 7

#22Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Located next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#23Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#24Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

#25Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Located next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#26Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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.

#27Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mole located in the walk in cooler.

#28Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.

Basic 18

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in white rice. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler

#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#4Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Dish area

#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above triple sink on the shelf.

#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Metal pans.

#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine.

#8Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#9Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area

#10Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Under sink located next to dishwasher.

#11Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

#12Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#13Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 70F

#14Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. Hood

#15Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#16Basic25-09-4

Basic – Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Straws located at the bar.

#17Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Steak thawing at room temperature. Moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#18Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 11:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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