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AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN CUISINE 2

4541 MACEY LN, Lake Wales FL 33589 · 561-632-3042

Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats165
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307065
Grade history
AUG 23
DEC 23
JAN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ten ants by handwashing sink on cook line. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At soda dispenser Dr. Pepper,Pepsi zero, and soda gun at bar. Operator from nozzle from station to start cleaning process.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainers in hand washing sink across from the three compartment sink., operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser across from the three compartment sink and soap dispenser by the end of the cook line kitchen entrance
Intermediate/31B-06-4
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service cup no handle to scoop beans, operator removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ten ants by handwashing sink on cook line. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in hand washing sink cook line and strainer in hand washing sink by dish area, operator removed items.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator sanitized and clean area.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor in dry storage oil containers. Employee removed from the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar front counter by kitchen entrance Operator removed scoop handle from ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized microwave.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up- Spoons by expo window operator inverted items.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. One of the stalls in women's restroom
Basic/32-23-5
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dumpster Enclosure grounds are soiled with leaves, water buildup of residues.
Basic/33-19-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line in front of the grill. In walk in freezer at entrance
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor in dry storage used to prop open door. Removed oil from the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Close by mop sink.
Basic/36-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Draws on cook line at the bottom.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in cooler.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer ice cream holder.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. On cook line two of them.
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath grills on cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Parts of shopping cart and furniture.
Basic/33-30-4

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.