Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

TEQUILA AZTECA

398 21 ST · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 6, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3337365
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8356623
DBPR license4101042

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish cookline unit **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened half n half in front counter cooler no open date **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Using hand sink to fill pot

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using soufflé cup to scoop red pepper flakes **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean cooking utensils not presented handled up **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket not inverted or protected

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on expo line cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go silver containers not inverted or protected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple uncovered items in walk in cooler (rice, beans, salsa, sauces) **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By end of cookline, double bucketed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:33 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.