Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

AZTECA

1058 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3406040
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8552174
DBPR license2335335

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cut tomatoes (47F – Cooling). As per chef, night before.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03D-06-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed Cut tomatoes (47F – Cooling). As per chef, night before and observed Ground beef (50F – Cooling). As per chef, prepared the day before.

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#13Intermediate53A-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/. Observed over 4 employees with no certified food manager present.

#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at male bathroom upstairs.

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside rice and flour containers at upstairs storage room. Chef removed containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation and cook line cutting boards.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal containers stored at warewashing area.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed at flip top lid at preparation area reach-in cooler and door of reach-in cooler at front bar.

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at large chest freezer near cookline and at walk-in freezer door upstairs.

#7Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-unit near fryers. Chef provided thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed preparation area reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.

#9Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Observed at walk-in freezer.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.