AZTECA D' ORO
459 BRANDON TOWN CTR DR, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-322-5250
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
AUG 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 live flies around empty produce box in garbage can by back door. 12 live flies around bar walk in cooler door
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in storage area hand sink. Operator removed items.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink. Operator restocked soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 sanitizer spray bottles at bar unlabeled. Operator placed labels.
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed salmon portions in chef base drawer. Operator removed from packaging.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean dish shelf.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce bucket by dry storage. Fryer oil.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cut greens in walk in cooler. Operator moved ready to eat items to higher shelf.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced, tested at 200ppm
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed on shelf.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has food debris buildup. Inside of soda gun nozzle at bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box In hand sink at expo. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Sink and Surface test strips available.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles of chlorine sanitizer at dish machine. Operator placed labels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk sugar. Operator replaced with scoop.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on expo line shelf. Operator discarded
Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy sauce on floor. Operator placed on shelf
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not covered. Operator placed covers.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over prepared broccoli in walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On floor under hand sink at expo line. Operator placed on lower shelf.
May 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
May 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine tested at 10ppm
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Manager discussed hand washing with server.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar had buildup of debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand sink at bar. Manager moved to shelf
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with bleach solution not labeled at end of expo line. Manager placed label.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle. Manager removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and air pods on expo shelf. Manager removed.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy sauce on the floor near tortilla chip station. Boxes of produce on floor in walk in cooler. Manager placed items on shelf
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind soda fountain heads has buildup of food debris.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on prep table in expo area. Manager placed on lower shelf
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers. Manager inverted.
Stored food not covered. Multiple pans of food in walk in cooler not covered. Manager had employee place covers.
Vending machine exterior soiled. Gaskets soiled on flip top cooler door.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Aug 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 live flies around empty produce box in garbage can by back door. 12 live flies around bar walk in cooler door
Observed unwashed tomatoes being cut and stems removed with coring spoon before employee was going to wash them.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee rinsing soiled single-use gloves at cookline handwashing sink and began preparing tortillas. Manager had employee stop and change gloves and wash hands
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Establishment partially cooks raw beef, cools it, and cooks at a later time. Emailed paperwork with management.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris built up around ice machine opening. Buildup of debris in iced tea dispenser nozzles.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink placed out of order at tortilla station due to leaking plumbing
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in tortilla area sink.
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 photocopies of SafeStaff cards issued by other restaurants. Discussed with management that certificates are non-transferable
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite improperly date marked. Pans of cooked chicken, rice, vegetables dated with September 2024 preparation dates
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 ServeSafe food handler cards
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in Bulk rice and beans containers at storage area. Observed in container of soy sauce in walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal water bottles on shelf at end of cookline.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack observed on shelving in storage area
Equipment in poor repair. Grates on both soda fountains rusted
Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy sauce on floor in prep area under hand wash sink Box of fries on floor of walk I. Freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in crack between flip top coolers on cookline
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knives stored in shallow pan of sanitizer at prep area s
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water draining onto floor from bottom of hand wash sink in tortilla area
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed unwashed tomatoes being cut and stems removed with coring spoon before employee was going to wash them.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple lans of cooked meats and vegetables in walk in cooler not covered.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.