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FIESTA AZTECA

850 NORTH WICKHAM ROAD, Melbourne FL 32935 · 321-480-8806

Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats200
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1505604
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying insects at bar area
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,260

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2026007494Oct 9, 2025Jun 4, 2026$800
4--2025038707Apr 10, 2025Dec 5, 2025$300
4--2024073481Oct 4, 2024Jun 18, 2025$160

Inspection history

13 visits, newest first

Jun 10, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar remodel, no plans submitted.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit May 7, 2026 · Time extended 30 days Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2026 · Admin Complaint
May 7, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar remodel, no plans submitted.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit May 7, 2026 · Time extended 30 days Time Extended
Feb 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar remodel, no plans submitted.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items in walk in not date marked. Operator date marked cooked foods.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned microwave.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in server area and hand sink in kitchen. Operator placed sign at sinks
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 9, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar remodel, operator is working on plans
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Called plan review, plans have not been submitted for remodel. Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door does not close all the way
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath dish washer, wall and cover molding have black mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar remodel, operator is working on plans
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door does not close all the way
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buckets not stored inverted. Operator inverted buckets.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar ice bin. Operator removed scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath dish washer, wall and cover molding have black mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Front counter entrance, changed and removed hws. Removed back bar and relocated to front dining area. Relocated ice machine from kitchen to outside covered storage
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Feb 7, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 10, 2025 · Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door does not close all the way
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Feb 7, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 7, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Front counter entrance, changed and removed hws. Removed back bar and relocated to front dining area. Relocated ice machine from kitchen to outside covered storage
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Feb 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door does not close all the way
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Feb 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Water draining slowly at bar
Basic/29-19-4/Return visit Feb 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying insects at bar area
High priority/35A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Eggs over limes in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Front counter entrance, changed and removed hws. Removed back bar and relocated to front dining area. Relocated ice machine from kitchen to outside covered storage
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef prepared Tuesday, cooked pork prepared Monday not date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door does not close all the way
Basic/14-11-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign in kitchen
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of roll top cooler kitchen area
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Water draining slowly at bar
Basic/29-19-4
Oct 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 4, 2024 · Called office, no plans have been submitted as of 10/4/24. Admin Complaint
Jul 31, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy build up of ice around freezer door, and ice on freezer ceiling.
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 Small flying insects around onion bins.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (52F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); beef (52F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar are soiled with mold-like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill sanitizer bucket.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave on cookline is soiled.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy build up of ice around freezer door, and ice on freezer ceiling.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.gaskets on cookline cooler are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded chicken (126F - Hot Holding); shredded beef (126F - Hot Holding); beans (125F - Hot Holding); shredded chicken (170F - Hot Holding); shredded beef (174F - Hot Holding); beans (173F - Hot Holding)
High priority/03B-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked beef and pork in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Beef and pork not date marked, prepared yesterday.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above cook line soiled
Basic/36-34-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen
Basic/31B-04-4
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked shredded chicken (119F - Hot Holding); shredded beef (130F - Hot Holding) chicken (174F - Reheating); beef (167F - Reheating);
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles in kitchen
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles have food debris on them above steam table area.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in server area wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Missing floor tile in kitchen holding standing water.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line, missing floor tiles.
Basic/36-17-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.