AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN CUISINE
2521 US HWY 27 N, Sebring FL 33870 · 863-471-0156
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 6 rodent droppings on two shelves in back of kitchen in dry storage. Observed 7 rodent droppings on back shelves by walk in cooler where the soda boxes are kept.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026046151 | May 18, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | $200 |
| 7--2023064443 | Sep 27, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | $400 |
| 7--2022040898 | Aug 17, 2022 | Apr 4, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot holders in hand washing sink by wait station, operator removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in freezer door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer around the door.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on cook line soiled with food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler front of kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on pans on shelves back of kitchen, operator removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on the cook line.
May 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on the cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water on the bottom of reach in cooler on the cook line.
May 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 6 rodent droppings on two shelves in back of kitchen in dry storage. Observed 7 rodent droppings on back shelves by walk in cooler where the soda boxes are kept.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish in hand washing sink next to the ice machine in kitchen, operator moved.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink and black like substance on white guard in ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle in container of sugar, operator removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on the cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in the wait staff area with water in between and not air drying properly, operator moved.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed two containers of raw meat on floor in walk in cooler, employee put on shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris in kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease buildup.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water on the bottom of reach in cooler on the cook line.
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle in the bin of sugar in wait staff area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on the prep area tables on the cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under the hand wash sink in the kitchen next to the 3-compartment sink leaks from the pipe when it is on.
Nov 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of advil, omega 3 vitamins and a bottle of perioixde next to the soda boxes, operator moved.
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. Sanitizer reading of the dish machine was at 25ppm chlorine. Manager is setting up the 3-compartment sink to use properly till the dish machine is looked at.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over mix vegetables in the walk in cooler and raw chicken over pork carnitas, operator rearranged the shelves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of cleaner next to limes on the bar, operator moved the cleaner.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in the kitchen next to the 3-compartment sink was blocked by 8 containers, operator moved.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in the walk in cooler a pan of shredded chicken, shredded beef and ground beef that were made last Tuesday and Wednesday and not date marked, operator had employee date marked.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees training is expired, the operator showed me.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle in the bin of sugar in wait staff area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout the kitchen soiled.
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. Observed two tilapia on the prep table thawed in the package and observed nine individual pink salmon in the walk in cooler thawed out in the package, operator discarded. Stop sale.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on the prep area tables on the cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in two different ice bins the handles were in the ice, operator moved.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed a copy for the operator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign on back hand wash sink, printed a copy for operator.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in walk in cooler old labels on containers.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lids.
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler containers of enchilada sauce, a pan of mushrooms and container of chicken soup not properly covered, operator had employee properly covered.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under the hand wash sink in the kitchen next to the 3-compartment sink leaks from the pipe when it is on.
May 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on the cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line.
May 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 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. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm chlorine. Manager stoped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink to properly sanitize and called the technician.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean plates on the cook line. Manager removed the bottle.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to the operator
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the bar area. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager posted a consumer advisory before the end of the inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and tiles soiled in the back preparation area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on the cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water next to the walk in cooler, cook line and back preparation area.
Food stored on floor. Bags of flour and rice stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Manager placed the items on a shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the reach in freezer on the shelves and under the condenser.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed the towels in a sanitizer solution.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener in disrepair and the mount soiled and rusted.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.observed a ceiling tile in dry storage area damaged and falling down.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled over the coffee machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove tile when entering kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at the entrance to the walk in cooler.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed 2 fly sticky tapes hanging in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the ceiling, shelving and food products in the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored upright. Operator corrected.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on the floor when operating the dish machine.
Feb 9, 2024□ 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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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles and grout receded in a way that makes floor hard to clean. Old food debris trapped on grout lines.
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wad 40 spray stored with clean dishes. Operator removed.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at warewash area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed heavy black and grey slime on interior of ice machine dripping down from upper interior.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining spice shelves on dry storage.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher not sanitizing. Sanitizer at 0 ppm. Operator may not use the dishwasher to wash dishes until able to sanitize dishes at 50 to 100 ppm.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles and grout receded in a way that makes floor hard to clean. Old food debris trapped on grout lines.
Food stored on floor. Observed open bags of rice and flour stored on floor at dry storage area. Operator moved to shelves.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed and placed clean pan to store scoops.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with chips in tortilla warmer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at bar operator inverted.
Sep 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (90F - Hot Holding); chicken (92F - Hot Holding); diced chicken (112F - Hot Holding); shrimp (114F - Hot Holding); diced beef (110F - Hot Holding) also observed steam table water at 128F. Manager stated foods were in steam table less than one hour had cook reheat to 165F and turn up heat on steam table.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed soda drain lines at bar not attached and dripage draining from soda guns on to floor.
Soda gun dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed heavy slime on interior of soda guns at bar.
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); cooked fish (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler across from cookline ambient air of cooler 50F and water was observed pooled on bottom of unit. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding);; green salsa (62F - Cold Holding); red salsa (57F - Cold Holding); house pico (57F - Cold Holding) on waitstaff prep line. Container held in melted ice with only bottom touching water. Ice not replenished as needed and container not submerged to level of food. Observed whole tilapia 51F cold holding, cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); cooked fish (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler across from cookline ambient air of cooler 50F and water was observed pooled on bottom of unit. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (90F - Hot Holding); chicken (92F - Hot Holding); diced chicken (112F - Hot Holding); shrimp (114F - Hot Holding); diced beef (110F - Hot Holding) also observed steam table water at 128F. Manager stated foods were in steam table less than one hour had cook reheat to 165F and turn up heat on steam table.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large garbage can in front of handsink at waitstaff prep handsink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap At dishwasher handsink, sanitizer in prep handsink soap dispenser, manager replaced all.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed large amounts of black and clear slime dripping from interior of ice machine into stored ice also black slimy growth on exterior and doors of ice machine. Manager turned off ice machine and will have machine cleaned.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed soda drain lines at bar not attached and dripage draining from soda guns on to floor.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher unable to dispense sanitizer found at 0ppm.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
Open dumpster lid.
Soda gun dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed heavy slime on interior of soda guns at bar.
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